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October 2026 reading
The Long Black Index · Local reading · Sample size: strong
October 2026 reading · Next: April 2027

Long Black in Canberra

A Long Black in Canberra costs $5.50 at the median café — +3.8% above the national median of $5.30.

Canberra median
$5.50
Across 202 venues in Canberra that priced a Long Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Canberra price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$4.50 p10median $5.50$6.25 p90
Strong sample
n=202 venues · spread $4.50–$6.25 · October 2026
Canberra vs the rest
Canberra
$5.50
Townsville
$6.00
Darwin
$5.99
Bunbury
$5.70
Newcastle
$5.60
Australia
$5.30
Long Black prices in Canberra — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Long Black in Canberra?

A Long Black in Canberra costs $5.50 at the median café, based on 202 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $4.96 and $5.84.

Is a Long Black in Canberra dearer than the national average?

Canberra's median of $5.50 sits +3.8% above the national median of $5.30.

Where is a Long Black cheapest in Canberra?

Of the regions we read in Canberra, South Canberra is cheapest at $5.50 and Tuggeranong is dearest at $5.50.

What is the full price range?

Across Canberra, 80% of cafés charge between $4.50 and $6.25 for a Long Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

Long Black by region in Canberra
October 2026 Reading
Region
Median
vs Canberra
n
Tuggeranong indicative
$5.50
0.0%
n=16
→
South Canberra
$5.50
0.0%
n=193
→
What else costs what in Canberra
October 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $5.75 −0.9%Hot Chocolate $5.50 0.0%Latte $5.75 +2.7%Short Black $4.50 0.0%Mocha $6.00 0.0%Flat White $5.50 0.0%Burger $22.00 +4.8%Iced Latte $7.00 0.0%Cappuccino $5.50 0.0%Milkshake $8.00 0.0%Chips / Fries $10.00 0.0%Matcha Latte $6.72 +1.9%

This is the Canberra reading of the Long Black Index — part of the full Canberra reading. Medians, not means; every number ships with its sample size. Next reading: April 2027.

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