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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 Townsville

A Long Black in Townsville costs $6.00 at the median café — +13.2% above the national median of $5.30.

Townsville median
$6.00
Across 86 venues in Townsville that priced a Long Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Townsville price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$4.98 p10median $6.00$6.95 p90
Strong sample
n=86 venues · spread $4.98–$6.95 · October 2026
Townsville vs the rest
Townsville
$6.00
Darwin
$5.99
Bunbury
$5.70
Newcastle
$5.60
Tamworth
$5.50
Australia
$5.30
Long Black prices in Townsville — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Long Black in Townsville?

A Long Black in Townsville costs $6.00 at the median café, based on 86 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $5.21 and $6.49.

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

Townsville's median of $6.00 sits +13.2% above the national median of $5.30.

What is the full price range?

Across Townsville, 80% of cafés charge between $4.98 and $6.95 for a Long Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

What else costs what in Townsville
October 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $6.00 +3.4%Mocha $6.50 +8.3%Cappuccino $6.00 +9.1%Flat White $6.00 +9.1%Latte $6.00 +7.1%Hot Chocolate $6.00 +9.1%Short Black $4.50 0.0%Iced Latte $7.45 +6.4%Pot of Tea $5.37 +3.2%Iced Chocolate $7.50 0.0%Piccolo $4.50 0.0%Milkshake $8.75 +9.4%

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

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