K&J up in both Syd and Mel while the breaky shows and overall shares are all down in Bne, Adl and Per.
Go on ARN, go national with them. You know you want to… 
Brilliant result for Nova in Melbourne, retaining top spot at breakfast and up 2% in both 10-17 and 18-24 demos. It was also second at drive after Gold 104.
Gold was ranked No.1 overall in Melbourne in a minor upset. It almost toppled 3AW in the 9am to midday slot (just 0.1% between them). It had the No.2 breakfast show in Jack Post’s final survey as a member of Christian O’Connell Show.
Both 3AW and ABC 774 were down. The embattled Radio National Breakfast with Sally Sara posted gains in the key markets of Sydney and Melbourne, but lost ground in Brisbane, Adelaide (where it lost half of its audience share from previous survey) and Perth.
Both 2GB and 3AW knocked off the number one spot. Nine won’t be happy.
97.3 is a disaster beaten by 4BH in Brisbane.
Here are the overall radio ratings in ranking order.
Sydney
| Rank | Station | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smooth | 12.3 | -0.1 |
| 2 | 2GB | 11.6 | -2.0 |
| 3 | KIIS | 10.4 | +1.1 |
| Commercial DAB+ | 8.6 | +1.6 | |
| 4 | Gold | 8.5 | -0.2 |
| Other AM/FM | 7.9 | +0.6 | |
| 5 | Nova | 7.0 | -0.1 |
| 6 | ABC Sydney | 5.7 | -0.5 |
| 7 | 2MMM | 5.4 | +0.5 |
| 8 | 2Day | 4.3 | -0.2 |
| 9 | 2JJJ | 3.9 | +0.8 |
| 10 | 2UE | 3.5 | -1.2 |
| 11 | ABC Classic | 2.5 | -0.5 |
| Other DAB+ | 1.8 | +0.3 | |
| ABC DAB+ | 1.7 | -0.1 | |
| 12 | ABC Newsradio | 1.6 | +0.3 |
| =13 | Sky Sports Radio | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| =13 | 2RN | 1.2 | +0.3 |
| 15 | SEN | 0.9 | -0.6 |
Melbourne
| Rank | Station | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gold | 12.1 | +0.3 |
| 2 | 3AW | 11.9 | -0.6 |
| 3 | Smooth | 9.7 | +0.2 |
| 4 | Nova | 8.7 | +0.5 |
| 5 | Fox FM | 8.3 | +0.1 |
| Commercial DAB+ | 8.1 | -0.6 | |
| 6 | 3MMM | 7.7 | +0.8 |
| 7 | ABC Melbourne | 5.9 | -0.3 |
| 8 | KIIS | 5.5 | +0.2 |
| Other AM/FM | 4.3 | -1.5 | |
| 9 | SEN | 4.2 | +0.5 |
| 10 | 3JJJ | 2.9 | -0.3 |
| 11 | 3RN | 2.1 | +0.4 |
| 12 | ABC Classic | 2.0 | +0.6 |
| 13 | Magic | 1.9 | -0.1 |
| 14 | ABC Newsradio | 1.8 | +0.5 |
| ABC DAB+ | 1.1 | -0.2 | |
| 15 | 3MP | 1.0 | -0.3 |
| Other DAB+ | 0.8 | -0.2 |
Brisbane
| Rank | Station | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4MMM | 13.3 | +0.5 |
| 2 | B105 | 12.2 | +1.4 |
| Other AM/FM | 11.4 | +1.7 | |
| Commercial DAB+ | 10.4 | +1.3 | |
| 3 | Nova | 10.3 | -1.0 |
| 4 | 4BH | 10.1 | +0.8 |
| 5 | KIIS973 | 9.3 | -1.0 |
| 6 | ABC Brisbane | 5.8 | -0.7 |
| 7 | 4BC | 5.0 | -0.3 |
| 8 | 4JJJ | 4.5 | -0.4 |
| ABC DAB+ | 2.0 | -0.4 | |
| 9 | ABC Classic | 1.7 | -0.6 |
| 10 | 4RN | 1.5 | -0.4 |
| 11 | ABC Newsradio | 1.3 | -0.2 |
| 12 | SENQ | 0.7 | -0.2 |
| Other DAB+ | 0.5 | -0.5 |
Adelaide
| Rank | Station | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mix 102.3 | 13.5 | -0.9 |
| 2 | 5MMM | 13.1 | +1.5 |
| 3 | Nova | 11.7 | -0.2 |
| Commercial DAB+ | 9.5 | -0.8 | |
| 4 | FiveAA | 8.4 | -0.5 |
| Other AM/FM | 8.4 | +1.3 | |
| 5 | SAFM | 8.2 | -0.4 |
| 6 | ABC Adelaide | 7.6 | +0.2 |
| 7 | Cruise | 6.3 | -0.1 |
| 8 | 5JJJ | 4.8 | +0.6 |
| ABC DAB+ | 1.9 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | ABC Classic | 1.8 | -0.1 |
| 10 | ABC Newsradio | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| 11 | 5RN | 1.6 | -0.6 |
| Other DAB+ | 1.5 | +0.1 |
Perth
| Rank | Station | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96fm | 14.8 | -2.3 |
| 2 | Mix 94.5 | 12.4 | +0.7 |
| 3 | Nova | 12.3 | -2.6 |
| 4 | 6MMM | 10.9 | +1.7 |
| Other AM/FM | 8.8 | +0.4 | |
| Commercial DAB+ | 8.7 | -0.3 | |
| 5 | 6PR | 6.7 | +0.2 |
| 6 | ABC Perth | 6.3 | 0.0 |
| 7 | 6JJJ | 6.1 | +1.0 |
| 8 | 6iX | 5.5 | +1.5 |
| 9 | ABC Classic | 2.4 | +0.1 |
| ABC DAB+ | 1.7 | 0.0 | |
| Other DAB+ | 1.5 | +0.2 | |
| 10 | ABC Newsradio | 1.3 | -0.5 |
| 11 | 6RN | 0.6 | -0.1 |
It’s the music format. They can’t compete with B105 and Nova in the CHR space. Their audience is drifting to Triple M and 4BH
I dunno. Their breakfast cume went up only 6,000 in Melbourne, while Nova’s breakfast cume went up over 20,000
I wonder if we’re seeing post-covid fatigue for news and talk radio with more listeners tuning into music stations.
Post election probably, more than post Covid.
Massive for Triple M Perth. Up 3.4 in breakfast to leapfrog into second place. 10+ up 1.7 to 10.9 also has them finally peeking into a contender position
Big drop from Nova down a whopping 4.0 points in breakfast but remain in the number 1 spot.
Ends an 11-year (84 surveys) winning streak for 3AW. 3AW hasn’t lost a survey since Survey 5/2014
we’ll be getting the same stories that K&J have “turned the corner” (again) in Melbourne
2GB & 3AW No.1 Breakfast | No.1 NRL & AFL Coverage | No.1 Streaming Nationally
TOTAL RADIO
Nine Radio’s 3AW and 2GB are Australia’s most listened-to Breakfast shows, according to GfK Survey 4 2025, with hundreds of thousands of listeners choosing to start their day with the very best in live and local news, insightful opinion, compelling sport, and quality entertainment.
Breakfast with Ross and Russ remains the undisputed leader in Melbourne with a dominant 17.2 share, with Ben Fordham Live also securing the top spot in Sydney at 14.7.
Overall, Melbourne’s 3AW and Sydney’s 2GB are the No.1 talk stations in their markets, recording a 11.9 and 11.6 share, respectively. 3AW also continues its market dominance in Mornings with Tom Elliott the outright No.1 with Melburnians, with a 13.9 share.
With finals season just around the corner, listeners are glued to Nine Radio’s comprehensive NRL and AFL live commentary and analysis, which is No.1 across the weekend on 2GB and 3AW.
Greg Byrnes, Nine’s National Content Manager, said: “Number one Sydney breakfast and number one Melbourne breakfast – that’s wonderful recognition for Ben, Ross, Russ and their teams. And we’re also dominating football coverage with 2GB and 3AW the number one stations for NRL and AFL across the weekend.
“Radio’s never been more competitive and we welcome the challenge. With the footy, household budgets and world affairs, there’s plenty to talk about and we thank our listeners for tuning in each day.”
| COMMERCIAL RADIO SHARE | TOTAL RADIO CUME |
|---|---|
| 14.7 | |
| (4 markets) | 1.658 million listeners each week |
STREAMING
Nine Radio is the undisputed national streaming leader with a commanding 28.6% commercial share.
2GB and 3AW are at the forefront, with impressive streaming listenership shares of 32.0% and 28.9% respectively. This strong performance isn’t limited to a single timeframe, with robust streaming figures across all key shifts, including:
- Ben Fordham Live: 48.5%
- Breakfast with Ross and Russel: 41.2%
- Mornings with Tom Elliott: 36.6%
- Mornings with Mark Levy: 31.7%
Greg Byrnes said: “Our digital product continues to evolve as more and more Australians find us via a digital device. It’s the best way to listen, the content sounds great and it means no matter where you are you’re always connected.
“Over the next few weeks we’re rolling out some exciting tech updates so our football coverage will sound even better come the finals. We lead the market on streaming and our product is getting better all the time.”
| COMMERCIAL STREAMING SHARE | STREAMING CUME |
|---|---|
| 28.6 | 382,000 |
PODCASTS
Nine’s Podcast Network delivered impressive growth figures in June 2025, demonstrating continued strength in listener engagement and downloads.
Downloads saw a robust 3% year-on-year increase, hitting 4.12 million, complemented by a further 3% year-on-year rise in listener numbers, now at 1.63 million.
The network’s popular catch-up radio podcasts continued to resonate strongly with listeners, further cementing the enduring appeal of Nine’s audio content.
June 2025 Catch-up Podcasts – Top 3 by Listeners:
- Ben Fordham Live: 147,000 listeners (up 3% year-on-year)
- 3AW Breakfast with Ross and Russel: 55,000 listeners (a robust 48% increase year-on-year)
- 3AW is Football: 50,000 listeners
- 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott: 46,000 listeners
- 2GB Mornings with Mark Levy: 29,000 listeners
Nine Audio’s Head of Digital Growth, Mia Stern, said: “We are incredibly pleased with the continued growth of our on-demand radio content in June. These results underscore the strength of our stations programming, and the changing nature of listener behaviour. Listeners increasingly enjoy the flexibility to tune in live, on the go via our apps and with the convenience of catching up later with on demand access to their favourite shows”
“The significant year-on-year growth, particularly in listener numbers and downloads, highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality audio experiences that resonate with a broad audience.”
| JUNE 25 TOTAL DOWNLOADS | JUNE 25 TOTAL LISTENERS |
|---|---|
| 4.12 million | 1.63 million |
Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, Survey 4 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, June 2025, Downloads, Listeners, Nine Entertainment, unless otherwise specified.
I find it very interesting that both the “Other AM/FM” and “Commercial DAB+” in Brisbane are the biggest shares of any of the metros by far. In fact these categories are 3rd and 4th in the ratings. This to me shows major dissatisfaction and gaps in the formats being offered by the mainstream FM stations. The result is due to no Gold or Smooth format on FM, and losing 97.3 as an AC station.
Memo to ARN, a fair chunk of the Other AM/FM figure would be River 94.9. You might just want to consider putting them on DAB in Brisbane… Just a thought 
Is there a way to see the shares of the “Other AM/FM” stations individually?
Not that I know of.
It’s a different story on Gold in Sydney… it went dip on all of them except the weekends.
It can be tricky to compare both shows’ cumes due to the differing finishing times.
Looking under the hood at the breakdowns:
J&L … 6am-9am … S3 737k | S4 757k (+20k)
K&J … 6am-10am … S3 476k | S4 495k (+19k)
Correct - as they don’t pay to enter the survey they are grouped together.
Looking at the demos, Gold Sydney is doing pretty poorly in the 40-54s, only managing a 5.8% share (down 2.3 from the previous survey), being beaten by the likes of KIIS, Smooth, 2MMM, 2GB & Nova in that order. The station still does well in the 55+, scoring 14.5% (#2 behind Smooth) in the 55-64s & 10.8% (#4 behind 2GB, ABC Sydney & Smooth) in the 65+. 62% of Gold Sydney’s audience are over 55.
By contrast, Gold Melbourne is doing well in the 25-39s & 40-54s (where it is #1 in the latter), and is dominant in the 55-64s. 49% of Gold Melbourne’s audience are over 55.
Quite an interesting contrast between the two Gold stations, even though they share the same playlist & on-air presenters (outside of breakfast).