https://www.gfk-media-measurement.com/press/radio-audience-measurement-survey-summary-reports-aus
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Interesting to note the 46,000 cumulative audience rise (404k to 450k | +11%) for the KJ Show in Melbourne. Seems like it’s an indication that sampling has begun. You’d have thought it would happen earlier, but the cumulative figures for last year never reflected any meaningful sampling.
Networking/axing of local shifts in Brisbane (KIIS97.3 workdays) and Adelaide (Triple M Drive) didn’t seem to have had any impact in this survey.
A shame KIIS97.3 breakfast dipped ever so slightly. Let’s hope ARN don’t use this to their advantage. They’re still significantly out-performing K&J on KIIS101.1. So let’s not spread the networking any further until ARN can sort out KIIS101.1 breakfast.
Good start for the new Triple M breakfast show in Melbourne (with Mick Molloy, Nick Riewoldt, Titus O’Reily and Rosie Walton), up 1.3 from last survey when it was hosted by fill-ins.
ABC Melbourne fell in all timeslots especially in evenings. Sharnelle Vella and Bob Murphy’s new breakfast show could only manage 6.3.
Gold 104.3 enjoyed a whopping increase of 2.8 points at breakfast, while Fox and Nova each dropped one point in the same timeslot.
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Incredible results for 3AW. The station has gained 5.9 points in the 7pm-12am slot (includes Money News + Denis Walter) to take it to an incredible 21.8.
The first survey for Mick in the Morning on Triple M has lifted the Breakfast share from 6.6 to 7.9.
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IMO Mick Molloy is made for Triple M Melbourne. SCA should never network him. He is MMMick in MMMelbourne.
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Not a good survey for the new Gold 101.7, down 1.7 with losses in all but one demo.
2GB number one in Sydney again.
Good survey for ABC stations in Brisbane esp JJJ; 4BH down 2.2.
Massive share increases for 3AW in Melbourne.
Gold1043 regains the top FM breakfast slot with a big increase. Jase and Lauren in #2.
Here are the overall ratings in ranking order.
Sydney
| Rank | Station | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2GB | 11.6 | -0.2 |
| 2 | Smooth | 11.5 | -0.8 |
| 3 | KIIS | 9.9 | -0.1 |
| Commercial DAB+ | 8.4 | +1.7 | |
| 4 | Gold 101.7 | 8.3 | -1.3 |
| 5 | Nova | 7.8 | +0.2 |
| 6 | ABC Sydney | 6.9 | +0.7 |
| Other AM/FM | 6.7 | -1.4 | |
| 7 | 2MMM | 5.7 | +0.1 |
| 8 | 2Day | 4.2 | -0.5 |
| 9 | 2JJJ | 3.9 | +0.9 |
| 10 | 2UE | 3.6 | +0.5 |
| 11 | ABC Classic | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| ABC DAB+ | 2.0 | +0.4 | |
| 12 | SEN | 1.5 | -0.3 |
| =13 | ABC Newsradio | 1.4 | -0.2 |
| =13 | Sky Sports Radio | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| 15 | 2RN | 1.2 | -0.2 |
| Other DAB+ | 1.2 | +0.5 |
Melbourne
| Rank | Station | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3AW | 16.8 | +3.2 |
| 2 | Gold 104.3 | 12.0 | +1.8 |
| =3 | Smooth | 9.3 | -2.1 |
| =3 | Nova | 9.3 | -0.7 |
| 5 | Fox FM | 8.6 | -0.1 |
| 6 | 3MMM | 7.0 | +0.5 |
| Commercial DAB+ | 6.2 | -1.2 | |
| Other AM/FM | 5.2 | +0.5 | |
| 7 | KIIS | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| 8 | ABC Melbourne | 4.7 | -1.2 |
| 9 | SEN | 3.2 | -0.3 |
| 10 | 3JJJ | 3.2 | +0.8 |
| 11 | Magic | 1.9 | +0.3 |
| 12 | ABC Classic | 1.8 | +0.2 |
| ABC DAB+ | 1.3 | +0.1 | |
| =13 | 3RN | 1.2 | -1.2 |
| =13 | ABC Newsradio | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| 15 | 3MP | 1.0 | -1.2 |
| Other DAB+ | 1.0 | +0.6 |
Brisbane
| Rank | Station | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B105 | 12.4 | -0.9 |
| 2 | 4MMM | 11.9 | +0.2 |
| 3 | Nova | 10.6 | -0.8 |
| 4 | KIIS973 | 9.8 | -0.1 |
| 5 | 4BH | 9.4 | -2.2 |
| Commercial DAB+ | 8.9 | -0.8 | |
| Other AM/FM | 7.9 | -0.1 | |
| 6 | ABC Brisbane | 6.6 | +0.7 |
| 7 | 4JJJ | 6.2 | +1.5 |
| 8 | 4BC | 4.4 | 0.0 |
| Other DAB+ | 3.2 | +1.7 | |
| 9 | ABC Classic | 2.4 | +0.3 |
| ABC DAB+ | 1.9 | -0.3 | |
| 10 | 4RN | 1.8 | +0.5 |
| 11 | ABC Newsradio | 1.7 | +0.3 |
| 12 | SENQ | 0.9 | 0.0 |
Adelaide
| Rank | Station | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5MMM | 14.0 | +0.3 |
| 2 | Mix 102.3 | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Nova | 12.0 | +0.5 |
| Commercial DAB+ | 9.3 | -0.7 | |
| 4 | FiveAA | 8.3 | -0.9 |
| 5 | ABC Adelaide | 8.2 | +1.5 |
| 6 | SAFM | 7.8 | -0.2 |
| Other AM/FM | 7.7 | -0.8 | |
| 7 | Cruise | 7.2 | -1.6 |
| 8 | 5JJJ | 4.3 | +0.6 |
| 9 | ABC Newsradio | 2.4 | +0.9 |
| ABC DAB+ | 1.9 | +0.4 | |
| 10 | ABC Classic | 1.6 | -0.7 |
| Other DAB+ | 1.5 | +0.6 | |
| 11 | 5RN | 1.4 | +0.1 |
Perth
| Rank | Station | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nova | 16.3 | +1.6 |
| 2 | 96fm | 14.6 | +0.5 |
| 3 | Mix 94.5 | 11.7 | -0.8 |
| Commercial DAB+ | 9.9 | -0.7 | |
| Other AM/FM | 8.5 | -1.2 | |
| 4 | 6MMM | 8.1 | -0.4 |
| 5 | 6PR | 7.1 | -0.9 |
| 6 | 6JJJ | 6.4 | +1.5 |
| 7 | 6iX | 5.4 | +0.5 |
| 8 | ABC Perth | 5.0 | +0.8 |
| 9 | ABC Classic | 2.4 | -0.8 |
| ABC DAB+ | 1.5 | +0.1 | |
| 10 | ABC Newsradio | 1.3 | -0.3 |
| Other DAB+ | 1.0 | +0.1 | |
| 11 | 6RN | 0.8 | +0.1 |
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Kyle’s medical announcement related, perhaps?
Gold101.7’s loss is Classic Hits 2UE’s gain.
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3AW SURGES TO BEST SURVEY 1 IN MORE THAN 15 YEARS
No. 1 in all dayparts
3AW has surged to its best Survey 1 ratings in more than 15 years to cement its position as the undisputed heartbeat of Melbourne.
The GfK Radio 360 Survey 1 results released today confirms 3AW is to be the powerhouse of Melbourne radio with a leading audience share of 16.8 (up 3.2) and a commanding commercial streaming share of 35.9%.
Every week, 750,000 Melburnians tune in to 3AW for its unique live and local talk radio programming.
The station boasted audience gains in all dayparts and is now No. 1 in breakfast, mornings, afternoons, drive and evenings.
This marks the first time that Jacqui Felgate has been the outright No. 1 in drive, recording a share of 12.4 – up 3.7 on Survey 8 of 2024.
3AW Station Manager, Stephen Beers , said:
“Jacqui’s remarkable result – achieving the number one drive spot for the first time in just a year – is a testament to her hard work, dedication and the strong connection she’s forged with Melbourne listeners. Her unique blend of breaking news, insightful commentary and engaging conversation has clearly resonated and we’re incredibly proud of her achievement.”
Ross and Russ continue their reign over Melbourne breakfast radio, commanding a 21.3% share. This impressive result, a 1.3 point increase from last year’s Survey 8, places them a significant 9.7 points ahead of their nearest rival. Their award-winning show draws 460,000 listeners weekly. They also dominate the digital space with a whopping 52.9% share of commercial streaming.
Tom Elliott kicks off 2025 as No. 1 in the mornings slot with a share of 19 - up 3.4 on his last survey - and a weekly audience of 514,000. He also commands a winning 36.5% share of the commercial streaming market.
Tony Moclair is outright No. 1 in afternoons, boasting a share of 13.9 - up 4.6 on Survey 8 of last year and more than 10 points ahead of his nearest talk competitor.
Denis Walter leads Melbourne’s evening radio listening, claiming the top position with a commanding 25.1 share - up a massive 7.1 points on Survey 8 last year.
Darren James ’ Weekend Breakfast continues to dominate the airwaves on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
3AW Station Manager, Stephen Beers , commented:
“These outstanding Survey 1 results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire 3AW team. We’re incredibly proud to see our live, local programming resonating so strongly with Melbourne listeners across all dayparts and platforms. To achieve our best Survey 1 in over 15 years is a fantastic result and we look forward to continuing to serve Melbourne with the news, information and entertainment they rely on. Thanks to our loyal listeners for again making us number one.”
Thursday, 27 March, 2025
2GB is Sydney’s No.1 station | No.1 Breakfast, Mornings & Nights
2GB is back on top as Sydney’s No.1 in 2025, according to GfK Radio 360 Survey 1. The station delivered a dominant 11.6 radio share and an impressive 33.9 commercial streaming share, further cementing its position as the go-to station for the best in news, talk, opinion and entertainment.
Ben Fordham Live is Sydney’s No.1 in Breakfast, leading both radio and live audio streaming with a remarkable 14.4 share and a 47.5 share in commercial streaming. Meanwhile, Mark Levy has celebrated his first survey in the Mornings slot with an incredible No.1 share of 13.5 in radio and 37.2 in commercial streaming.
2GB Station Manager, Greg Byrnes, said: “It’s a great start to the year for 2GB – number one in Sydney, number one in Breakfast, number one in Mornings, and that’s despite major changes across the line up.”
“Mark Levy has compared replacing Ray Hadley as like coming in for Bradman but he’s hit it out of the park in survey one. We’re all really pleased for Mark and his team, as we are for Ben who’s again the clear number one in Breakfast.
“We thank listeners who tune in everyday, and we thank the many others who have sampled and obviously like what they hear. There’s a big year ahead and Sydney can rely on 2GB for honest opinion and up to the minute news, sport and information.”
On his first survey result in Mornings, Mark Levy said: “I’m over the moon that 2GB has started the year as the number one radio station in Sydney, including in Breakfast, Mornings and Nights.”
“I want to thank each and every one of our loyal listeners for sticking with us. I’ve worked here for a while and have got to speak to so many of them over the years – I’m delighted they’re enjoying what I’m doing. It’s the start of a lot of hard work and I’m looking forward to it!”
Further highlights from GfK Radio 360 Survey 1, 2025 in Sydney:
- Afternoons with Michael McLaren posted a 8.6 (Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm)
- Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard recorded a 7.4 share (Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm)
- Wide World of Sports with Adam Hawse recorded a 7.8 share (up 1.3) (Mon-Fri 6-7pm)
- Money News with Deborah Knight posted an 10.7 share (up 2.6) (Mon-Thu 7pm-8pm)
- Nights with John Stanley remains the clear No.1 with a 18.4 share (up 1.9) (Mon-Thurs 8pm-12am, Fri 7pm-12am)
- Weekends with Luke Grant posted a 11.4 share (up 0.3) (Sat-Sun 9am-1pm)
Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 2GB Sydney Survey 1 2025, Mon-Fri 5.30am-9am, Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, Mon-Thur 7pm-8pm, Mon-Thur 8pm-12MN, Fri 7pm-12MN, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm, Fri 7pm-11pm, Sat 1pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-6pm, Market Share % Total Radio, Streaming share % AP10+ .
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I see no mention of Drive. Clearly Jacqui Felgate is faltering on an otherwise impeccable run on 3AW.
Stephen Beers commented specifically on Drive, right above those points.
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Nine Radio on top in 2025
TOTAL RADIO
It’s a sensational start to the 2025 ratings year for Nine Radio, with Sydney’s 2GB and Melbourne’s 3AW dominating their respective markets in the year’s first GfK Survey.
2GB has reclaimed its position as Sydney’s No.1 station, delivering a 11.6 share and outstanding results across all key timeslots. Ben Fordham Live is the clear No.1 in Breakfast with a dominant 14.4 share, reinforcing the show’s status as the city’s most trusted source for news, talk, and opinion. In his first survey in Mornings, Mark Levy knocked it out of the park to claim the No.1 spot with a 13.5 share.
3AW has surged even further ahead as Melbourne’s top radio station, delivering an incredible 16.8 share, up a significant 3.2 points. Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft have further cemented their leadership in Breakfast, achieving a 21.3 share (up 1.3) and setting a high bar for the day. Tom Elliott followed suit, commanding the No.1 spot in Mornings with 19.0 (up 3.4).
Greg Byrnes, National Content Manager, Nine Radio, said: “These are stunning results and lay the foundations for another dominant year for our live and local content. We’ve had big audience gains right across the network, particularly in 25-54s.”
“3AW is clearly the heartbeat of Melbourne. Today’s 16.8 share is the station’s best survey 1 result in over 15 years and we congratulate the entire team.
“In Sydney, for 2GB to be number one after major line up changes is also remarkable. In Brisbane, there’s been a solid increase in breakfast while Perth, Breakfast is number one talk.
“With a federal election there will be no let up in the content and we thank those listeners across the country for turning to us every day.”
| COMMERCIAL RADIO SHARE | TOTAL RADIO CUME |
|---|---|
| 15.9 | |
| (4 markets) | 1.738 million listeners each week |
STREAMING
The future of live audio streaming is talk as Nine Radio claims the No.1 position nationally with a 32.3% share. Digital listenership continues to surge during the Breakfast and Morning timeslots, with 3AW and 2GB the top streaming stations, with shares of 35.9% and 33.9%, respectively.
In 3AW Breakfast, Ross and Russ claimed a mammoth No.1 commercial streaming share of 52.9% and Ben Fordham led the way on 2GB with 47.5%. This trend continues into Mornings, with Tom Elliott at 3AW delivering a 36.5% share and Mark Levy at 2GB with 37.2%.
Greg Byrnes said: “Our talk stations dominate streaming because it sounds great, is accessible and Australians want to stay in touch regardless of where they are.”
“We’ve led the market since the introduction of Radio360 and the live and local, always on, nature of our content means the audience is growing each year.
“Across the country, the audience figures in our key shifts are terrific and we look forward to another year of leading the way in live audio streaming.”
| COMMERCIAL STREAMING SHARE | STREAMING CUME |
|---|---|
| 32.3 | 362,000 (up 2% YoY) |
PODCASTS
The Nine Podcast Network reached over 1.35 million listeners in February 2025, marking an impressive 17% year-over-year growth across its premium catch-up radio and original podcasts.
Ben Fordham Live saw a standout increase, climbing 37% from the previous year to reach over 233,000 listeners. Other strong performers included 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott (67,000 listeners), 3 AW Breakfast with Ross and Russel (58,000 listeners), and the newly launched 2GB Mornings with Mark Levy, already attracting 39,000 listeners per month.
Nine Talk Radio’s focus on live and local content continues to resonate, with more than 702,000 listeners tuning into Nine Radio catch-up podcasts in February – an 11% increase year-on-year.
Meanwhile, Nine’s original podcasts across News, Sport, and Lifestyle now reach over 725,000 monthly listeners (up 27% YoY). Standout titles include Somehow Related with Dave O’Neil and Glenn Robbins, Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg, and Prime Time with Bec Wilson, which made its debut on the Australian Podcast Ranker.
Mia Stern, Head of Podcasts and Digital Content, said: “The encouraging growth of our catch-up and original podcast listenership reflects the power of Nine Radio’s trusted voices and our commitment to delivering local stories that matter. We’re thrilled to see strong year-on-year growth and remain committed to delivering compelling, on-demand audio experiences for Australians everywhere.”
| FEB 25 TOTAL DOWNLOADS | FEB 25 TOTAL LISTENERS |
|---|---|
| 3.1 million | 1.35 million |
Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, Survey 1 2025, Mon-Sun 5.30am-12MN, Market Share % Total, Market Share Streaming %, Commercial Streaming Share %, Cume (000s) Total and Streaming, 3AW Breakfast Mon-Fri 5.30am-8.30am, 3AW Mornings 8.30am-12pm, AP10+, Nine Radio – 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, 6PR, unless otherwise specified.
Source: Triton Podcast Metrics, February 2025, Downloads, Listeners, Nine Entertainment, unless otherwise specified.
Worth noting - was this Mark Levy’s first full survey since replacing Ray Hadley on 2GB?
Looking at the ratings in more detail, it’s interesting to note that Nova outrated Gold (as well as KIIS) in the 40-54s in both Sydney & Melbourne.
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Yes. Looks like he retained Hadley’s listeners so big win for 2GB.
Not so good for Michael McLaren.
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Herald Sun reports the ABC’s 4.7 per cent share of radio listeners over all timeslots was the first time the network has fallen below the 5 per cent mark in Melbourne.