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Restaurant Inflation Drives Up Meal Costs in Northern Territory and South Australia

Steady: 1 development in the last 24 hours, 2 in the last 7 days Updated 15 hours ago

The latest in this situation

  1. ABS data shows high cost of living and mortgage stress, with costs varying across states, affecting Northern Territory and South Australia.
  2. Regional price variation and restaurant inflation are affecting consumer spending in Northern Territory and South Australia.

How it started

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What happened

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Restaurant inflation is driving up meal costs, with the average price of a chicken parmi nationwide sitting above $30. The cheapest average price was recorded in the Northern Territory at $29.56, while South Australia had the highest average price at $31.15. Prices for the dish rose from an average of 80.4 in 2019 to 99.1 in 2025, representing a 23.2 per cent jump over six years.

From realcommercial.com.au

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The sustained rise in restaurant meal prices indicates ongoing inflation, which is increasing the cost of living for consumers. This regional price variation across Northern Territory and South Australia could put pressure on consumer purchasing power.

From realcommercial.com.au

Who's involved

  • Northern TerritoryFederal territory of Australia experiencing regional price variation and inflation.
  • South AustraliaState of Australia experiencing regional price variation and inflation.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Northern TerritorySpeculative

    Consumer purchasing power might be reduced in the Northern Territory due to rising costs.

How it developed

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  1. ABS data shows high cost of living and mortgage stress, with costs varying across states, affecting Northern Territory and South Australia.Sub-event
  2. Regional price variation and restaurant inflation are driving up meal costs.1 source

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