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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 Victoria

A Long Black in Victoria costs $5.25 at the median café — −0.9% below the national median of $5.30.

Victoria median
$5.25
Across 2,127 venues in Victoria that priced a Long Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Victoria price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$4.50 p10median $5.25$6.15 p90
Strong sample
n=2,127 venues · spread $4.50–$6.15 · October 2026
Victoria vs the rest
Victoria
$5.25
Northern Territory
$5.75
Queensland
$5.50
South Australia
$5.50
Australian Capital Territory
$5.50
Australia
$5.30
Long Black prices in Victoria — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Long Black in Victoria?

A Long Black in Victoria costs $5.25 at the median café, based on 2,127 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $5.00 and $5.75.

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

Victoria's median of $5.25 sits −0.9% below the national median of $5.30.

What is the full price range?

Across Victoria, 80% of cafés charge between $4.50 and $6.15 for a Long Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

Long Black by region in Victoria
October 2026 Reading
Region
Median
vs state
n
Melbourne City
$5.20
−1.0%
n=1606
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What else costs what in Victoria
October 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $5.90 +1.7%Hot Chocolate $5.50 0.0%Latte $5.50 −1.8%Short Black $4.50 0.0%Mocha $5.95 −0.8%Flat White $5.50 0.0%Cappuccino $5.50 0.0%Matcha Latte $6.50 −1.5%Iced Latte $7.00 0.0%Iced Coffee $8.00 0.0%Pot of Tea $5.15 −1.0%Iced Chocolate $7.80 +4.0%

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

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