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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 Sydney

A Long Black in Sydney costs $5.08 at the median café — −4.2% below the national median of $5.30.

Sydney median
$5.08
Across 2,166 venues in Sydney that priced a Long Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Sydney price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$4.45 p10median $5.08$6.00 p90
Strong sample
n=2,166 venues · spread $4.45–$6.00 · October 2026
Sydney vs the rest
Sydney
$5.08
Townsville
$6.00
Darwin
$5.99
Bunbury
$5.70
Newcastle
$5.60
Australia
$5.30
Long Black prices in Sydney — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Long Black in Sydney?

A Long Black in Sydney costs $5.08 at the median café, based on 2,166 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $4.75 and $5.50.

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

Sydney's median of $5.08 sits −4.2% below the national median of $5.30.

What is the full price range?

Across Sydney, 80% of cafés charge between $4.45 and $6.00 for a Long Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

Long Black by region in Sydney
October 2026 Reading
Region
Median
vs Sydney
n
Dural - Wisemans Ferry
$5.20
+2.4%
n=2981
→
What else costs what in Sydney
October 2026 Reading
Latte $5.50 −1.8%Chai Latte $5.50 −5.2%Hot Chocolate $5.50 0.0%Mocha $5.80 −3.3%Flat White $5.25 −4.5%Short Black $4.25 −5.6%Cappuccino $5.25 −4.5%Macchiato $4.50 0.0%Piccolo $4.50 0.0%Iced Latte $7.00 0.0%Matcha Latte $6.70 +1.5%Pot of Tea $5.00 −3.8%

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

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