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

Long Black in Queensland

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

Queensland median
$5.50
Across 1,913 venues in Queensland that priced a Long Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Queensland price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$4.50 p10median $5.50$6.50 p90
Strong sample
n=1,913 venues · spread $4.50–$6.50 · October 2026
Queensland vs the rest
Queensland
$5.50
Northern Territory
$5.75
South Australia
$5.50
Australian Capital Territory
$5.50
Tasmania
$5.49
Australia
$5.30
Long Black prices in Queensland — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Long Black in Queensland?

A Long Black in Queensland costs $5.50 at the median café, based on 1,913 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $5.00 and $6.00.

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

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

Where is a Long Black cheapest in Queensland?

Of the regions we read in Queensland, Whitsunday is cheapest at $5.20 and Nathan is dearest at $5.50.

What is the full price range?

Across Queensland, 80% of cafés charge between $4.50 and $6.50 for a Long Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

Long Black by region in Queensland
October 2026 Reading
Region
Median
vs state
n
Nathan
$5.50
0.0%
n=1233
→
Maryborough
$5.50
0.0%
n=646
→
Whitsunday
$5.20
−5.5%
n=31
→
What else costs what in Queensland
October 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $6.00 +3.4%Latte $5.90 +5.4%Flat White $5.70 +3.6%Hot Chocolate $5.80 +5.5%Mocha $6.20 +3.3%Cappuccino $5.70 +3.6%Short Black $4.30 −4.4%Iced Latte $7.00 0.0%Piccolo $4.50 0.0%Iced Chocolate $7.50 0.0%Milkshake $8.25 +3.1%Matcha Latte $6.75 +2.3%

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

Spotted a price we missed?
Submit a venue or report a price change. We read every one.
Submit a venue →