Metro Radio Ratings - Survey 2, 2026

Radio, Print, and Online Metro Radio Ratings
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Mixed results for Kyle and Jackie O before the abrupt halt to their breakfast show. It dropped one point in Sydney to 11.7% share, but increased by 0.3 in Melbourne to 5.4.

ABC Melbourne suffered the biggest fall in breakfast with Bob Murphy and Richelle Hunt (filling in for Sharnelle Vella on maternity leave) dropping 1.6. Overall it was a bad survey result for the station, dropping substantially in every timeslot.

Gold’s Christian O’Connell replaced Nova’s Jase and Lauren at the top of FM breakfast despite both shows posting small losses.

3AW retains the title as Melbourne’s top rating station with gains in every timeslot except evenings (unchanged from last survey).

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K and J were present for the first 12 days of survey only. But the ratings didn’t crash - down 1 point in Sydney and still number one FM breakfast while the Melbourne ratings went up. Not good for Kyle and Jackie in any negotiations. Gold breakfast was also down in Sydney while smooth was up 0.8.

4BH outrates B105 in Brisbane to be 3rd overall.

Gold Brisbane up 11k from last survey to 30k listeners.

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Here are the overall ratings in ranking order.

Sydney

Rank Station Share Change
=1 Smooth 13.3 -0.2
=1 2GB 13.3 +1.1
3 KIIS 8.7 -0.3
Commercial DAB+ 8.5 -1.1
4 Nova 7.8 +0.1
5 Gold 7.6 +0.1
Other AM/FM 7.2 +1.2
6 2MMM 5.5 +0.4
7 2Day 4.7 +0.3
8 ABC Sydney 4.3 -0.8
9 ABC Classic 3.5 0.0
10 2JJJ 3.2 -0.8
11 2UE 2.7 0.0
ABC DAB+ 2.2 -0.4
12 ABC Newsradio 2.1 +0.1
13 SEN 1.5 +0.3
14 Sky Sports Radio 1.4 0.0
Other DAB+ 1.4 +0.1
15 2RN 1.1 -0.1

Melbourne

Rank Station Share Change
1 3AW 14.2 +0.4
2 Gold 13.0 +0.5
3 Smooth 9.9 +0.5
4 Fox FM 8.9 +0.3
5 Nova 8.4 -0.3
Commercial DAB+ 7.9 +0.1
6 3MMM 7.1 +0.6
7 KIIS 5.2 +0.1
Other AM/FM 4.7 -0.8
8 ABC Melbourne 3.9 -1.5
9 3JJJ 3.6 0.0
10 SEN 3.1 +0.4
ABC DAB+ 1.9 -0.3
11 Magic 1.9 +0.3
=12 ABC Classic 1.6 -0.1
=12 3RN 1.6 +0.4
14 ABC Newsradio 1.3 +0.1
15 3MP 1.2 -0.4
Other DAB+ 0.6 -0.3

Brisbane

Rank Station Share Change
1 4MMM 13.3 +0.2
2 KIIS973 11.1 -0.6
3 4BH 10.9 +0.3
Commercial DAB+ 10.6 +0.7
4 B105 10.4 -0.5
Other AM/FM 9.6 -1.5
5 Nova 8.6 +0.6
6 ABC Brisbane 5.9 -0.1
=7 4JJJ 4.6 -0.8
=7 4BC 4.6 +0.4
9 ABC Classic 2.4 +0.1
Other DAB+ 2.1 +0.4
10 ABC Newsradio 1.9 +0.7
ABC DAB+ 1.7 +0.1
11 4RN 1.6 +0.2
12 SENQ 0.7 +0.2

Adelaide

Rank Station Share Change
1 5MMM 12.2 -0.3
2 Nova 11.4 +0.5
Commercial DAB+ 10.9 -0.2
3 KIIS1023 10.2 +0.6
4 SAFM 10.0 +0.9
5 Cruise 8.6 -0.2
Other AM/FM 8.4 -0.2
6 ABC Adelaide 8.1 +0.5
7 FiveAA 7.0 -0.9
8 5JJJ 4.6 -0.9
9 ABC Newsradio 2.0 -0.1
Other DAB+ 1.9 +0.1
10 ABC Classic 1.9 +0.5
ABC DAB+ 1.6 0.0
11 5RN 1.2 -0.3

Perth

Rank Station Share Change
1 Nova 15.6 -0.5
2 Mix 94.5 12.1 +0.5
3 Gold 96fm 11.4 -0.2
Commercial DAB+ 10.0 +0.2
Other AM/FM 8.9 +1.0
4 6MMM 8.2 -0.3
5 6PR 7.8 0.0
6 ABC Perth 7.4 +1.1
7 6JJJ 5.6 -1.3
8 6iX 4.7 -0.3
9 ABC Classic 2.2 +0.2
Other DAB+ 2.0 -0.7
ABC DAB+ 1.7 +0.1
10 ABC Newsradio 1.5 +0.2
11 6RN 0.9 0.0
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Half of the survey was the peak of the K&J news circus, so it makes sense there wasn’t a huge crash. Next survey is the real number for them.

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Gold 101.7 breakfast: Oops.

Radio 101: Networking a breakfast show between Sydney and Melbourne or vice versa does not work. It didn’t work in the 80s with 2UE and 3AK, the 90s with Triple M and Richard Stubbs or the 20s with KIIS and Gold. In 2024 WSFM breakfast was ratings above a 10 share, now it’s “down down” to 5.5%.

The only people laughing over at ARN are Brendan and Amanda.

The quick fix would be to put J&A back on breakfast tomorrow. I suspect we are in for the long haul of “We have total confidence in Christian’s ability to build rapport with his Sydney audience and look forward to the team connecting more and more with Sydney. There was always going to be a period of adjustment as Sydney-siders tried out the new show and day-by-day Christian is gaining traction in the harbour city, just as he did in Melbourne”

The actual ARN response for 101.7’s breakfast ratings is translated as: “Shit - WTF?”

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It’s becoming a tighter race with the FM’s in Adelaide all very close. Seems like SA FM is finally seeing some better results. Do they have a CHR format or more variety like Mix 94.5 (and now 2Day)?

4BH is a phenomenon, but is helped by the fact that no FM station is really catering to an adult music audience. Triple M is too much talk.

Having sampled Gold on DAB in Brisbane, I’m astounded it rates so well in Melbourne.

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Though the dust is still yet to clear in Sydney, an 8.7 is still the poorest overall showing for KIIS since S8/21.
The tie atop the Sydney leaderboard is the first such occurrence since 2GB and 2Day knotted with a 13.8 in S6/00.
ABC/Perth’s 7.4 (with the addition of FM) is its best showing since S4/22.
ABC/Melbourne’s 3.9 is its poorest showing since S1/1963, the last survey before ABC’s programming realignment.

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I suspect you’re quite right.

I expected to like the Christian show to be honest, but the constant “over-laughing” at each other is just too much. I can’t stand it. I can’t believe Melbourne loves it so much.

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KIIS still rates even without KJ. well even though that survey happened during the drama. :blush:

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And Gold Sydney has been beaten by Nova by 0.1

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statisitical error and maybe because it was Smallzy / Mike E at the helm.

Mick getting competitive now on MMM Melbourne, the Sydney show still dire.

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Here are the demo & timeslot leaders.

Demo:

10-17 18-24 25-39 40-54 55-64 65+
Sydney KIIS Nova KIIS smooth 2GB 2GB
Melbourne Fox Gold Fox Gold Gold 3AW
Brisbane B105 B105 Triple M KIIS / Triple M 4BH 4BH
Adelaide SAFM Nova Nova Triple M Triple M Cruise
Perth Nova Nova Nova Nova Gold 96fm ABC

Timeslot:

Brkf Morn Aft Drive Eve Wknd
Sydney 2GB smooth smooth smooth 2GB smooth
Melbourne 3AW 3AW Gold Gold 3AW Gold
Brisbane Triple M Triple M Triple M Triple M ABC 4BH
Adelaide Triple M Triple M Triple M Nova FIVEaa Nova
Perth Nova Nova Nova Nova ABC Nova
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Those ABC Melbourne ratings are diabolical.

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Nine Radio No.1 in Sydney & Melbourne; No.1 Breakfast Sydney & Melbourne; Audiences Surging Across the Country

Nine Radio No.1 in Sydney & Melbourne; No.1 Breakfast Sydney & Melbourne; Audiences Surging Across the Country

TOTAL RADIO

Nine Radio has delivered a resounding result in GfK Survey 2, claiming the No.1 station in both Sydney and Melbourne, winning breakfast in both cities, and posting significant audience gains right across the country.

Today’s results confirm that Australians are turning to Nine Radio in record numbers for trusted live and local news, sport, culture, and opinion. With Ben Fordham Live (2GB) and Breakfast with Ross and Russ (3AW) dominating the brekky battle, Nine Radio has firmly cemented its grip on the two most competitive markets in Australian radio.

This surge is reflected nationwide, with total listeners up 5% on Survey 1 and 8% year-on-year. More Australians than ever are choosing to tune in – whether at home or on the go – for the very best in live and local content that defines the network.

2GB Highlights

  • 2GB is the No.1 station in Sydney with a 13.3 share (up 1.1)
  • Ben Fordham Live is No.1 in Breakfast with a 16.8 share (up 0.2)
  • Mornings with Mark Levy is No.1 in Talk with a 15.2 share (up 1.1)

3AW Highlights

  • 3AW is the clear No.1 station in Melbourne with a 14.2 share (up 0.4)
  • Breakfast with Ross and Russ are No.1 with a massive 19.3 share
  • Mornings with Tom Elliott is No.1 with a 16.6 share (up 0.4)

Greg Byrnes, National Content Manager, said: “These are stunning results during a challenging news cycle. 2GB is No.1 in Sydney after recording the biggest station increase in the market, while 3AW has further solidified its dominance in Melbourne. 4BC shows solid growth following its lineup reshuffle, and 6PR maintains strong audience gains in Perth. It’s great recognition for our hardworking content teams and we thank our listeners for joining our conversation each day.”

COMMERCIAL RADIO SHARE TOTAL RADIO CUME
15.1%
(4 markets – up 0.5) 1.806 million listeners each week (up 5%)

STREAMING

Nine Radio remains the dominant force in live audio streaming, surging an incredible 30% year-on-year, cementing its spot as the outright No.1 nationally. With a huge lead in shares across Breakfast and Mornings in both Sydney and Melbourne, these results reflect the growing number of Australians choosing to engage with live and local content via digital devices – at home, in the car, or wherever they choose to tune in.

2GB Streaming Highlights

  • 2GB No.1 overall with a 36.0 commercial streaming share
  • Ben Fordham Live is No.1 in Breakfast with an incredible 48.8 share
  • Mornings with Mark Levy No.1 with 39.1 share

3AW Streaming Highlights

  • 3AW No.1 overall with a 31.2 commercial streaming share
  • Breakfast with Ross and Russ No.1 with a 45.8 share
  • Mornings with Tom Elliott is No.1 with a 37.7 share

Greg Byrnes said: “The incredible growth in streaming shows that Australians increasingly view it as the best way to stay connected to our local content, wherever they are. The response to the rollout of our ‘insync’ football feature has been fantastic, and we have further exciting app upgrades in the pipeline. This ease of use and significant engagement highlight exactly how we continue to build our audience and reach even more listeners.”

COMMERCIAL STREAMING SHARE STREAMING CUME
28.7 (up 1.3) 451,000

PODCASTS

Nine Podcasts has continued its powerful start to 2026, delivering 4.42 million monthly downloads – up 15% year-on-year – and 1.93 million listeners, a massive 22% jump on this time last year.

Podcast Highlights

  • Catch-up Radio: Ben Fordham Live remains a powerhouse, ranking 17th in the Australian Top 300 with over half a million downloads. Mornings with Tom Elliott followed with 143,000 downloads, while the newly rebranded Continuous Call Team feed exploded onto the scene with 70,000 downloads in its debut month.
  • Original Podcasts: The slate continues to resonate, with Motive and Method securing 78,000 downloads, Eddie and Jimmy recording 76,000, and Prime Time with Bec Wilson reaching 64,000.

Richard Stansbury, Podcast Content Director, said: “Nine Podcasts has executed a deliberate, high-impact content shift over the last six months, sharpening our focus on News, Business, and Sports. This strategy is paying off with year-on-year growth in both listeners and downloads surging. With new podcasts in the pipeline and major True Crime projects launching soon, the trajectory for our slate is incredibly promising.”

MARCH DOWNLOADS MARCH LISTENERS
4.42 million (+15% YoY) 1.93 million (+22% YoY)

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, Survey 2 2026, 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, 2GB Breakfast Mon-Fri 5.30am-9am, 2GB Mornings Mon-Fi 9am-12pm, AP10+, Nine Radio – 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, 6PR, unless otherwise specified.

Source: Triton Podcast Metrics, March 2026, Downloads, Listeners, Nine Entertainment.

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Absolutely awful.

The Perth results are showing ABC Local gets a bump if it’s on FM.

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Are they ever. As Huff pointed out, the worst since 1963.

You’d think 3LO would get a bump with AFL too.

Some big changes needed at 774.

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I think KIIS might hold audience until things are finalised.

Let’s face it, many of K&J’s listeners aren’t the sharpest tools in the shed and they’ll believe Kyle’s “I’ll be back on air soon”

In regards to Gold as good as COC might be each major market deserves their own breakfast show and ARN are getting what they deserve.

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If you look at streaming figures, KIIS1065 breakfast share went from 14.2% to 6.5%. Overall station 9.4% to 6.7% if I’m reading correctly.

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Christian “Ridiculous Ratings” O’Connell’s next “Radical Act” could be less earnestness, but I think they’d be better off pulling the pin. The sappy “audience is the show” stuff might work for Melbourne but it’s clearly not going to work for Sydney.

Whoever came up with his “You’ll understand why when you listen”…just totally humourless, tone-deaf when you’re removing a local show.

Another case of Melbourne team making something for Sydney, like KIIS’s Sydney team making something for Melbourne?

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