MMM taking a hit in Perth with the Big Three FM stations dominating listeners. No clear no.1 in the west
GOLD 96FM is the only shining light for ARN with all sister stations suffering a ratings slumps on the East Coast
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Syd:
Well done to Smooth, for smashing the competition. Beating 2GB (apart from Breakfast) is impressive too.
KIIS in the mornings may be going downwards, but is still doing better than I thought it will be. Gold with Chrtian O’Connell now on par with Triple M Breakfast? Ouch.
Jonesy and Amanda in the arvos seem to be in second place, which is great to see.
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Sydney needs a shake up with the FM stations at breakfast. This excludes smooth with it riding the sweet wave of success with music, music and more music and a complete lack of forced laughter.
If only Nova, MMM, 2Day, KIIS or Gold could give use a breakfast shift based on
- good upbeat breakfast music
- somewhat of a cut back to the insane amount of ads that are played per hour in breakfast shifts
- brief news updates (as people can check the news on their phones)
- a host (or maybe hosts) that are not forced to choke out laughter with every sentence that is spoken (such a turn off factor, especially as most of the time the content doesn’t even make listeners smile)
- a Sydney based show
In this survey KIIS, Gold and Nova lost 1.8 points combined at breakfast. 2Day, smooth and MMM picked up a combined 0.9 points. Listeners are looking for something different to what is being offered.
It appears that the competitive forces of capitalism are not quite giving consumers the choice they want in Sydney when they wake up.
Could the next Ian McRae, Ric Melbourne, Wendy Harmer, Peter Moon, Doug Mulray, Kyle or Jackie please step forward and make yourself known?
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The Other AM/FM (let’s face it, it’s just Other FM) is biggest in Brisbane by quite a margin. Obviously River, Breeze, Rebel and the community stations are really filling a gap in the market.
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ABC records strongest market gains in Sydney and Melbourne
ABC local radio has recorded a strong survey 4 result in Australia’s two biggest radio markets, with 702 ABC Sydney and 774 ABC Melbourne posting the largest share gains in their respective cities.
On 774 ABC Melbourne, the station is up to a 5.5% share (+1.4) this survey and was the only network to record double digit growth. The survey captures the departure of Ali Moore and the first month of Charlie Pickering in Drive, with the program registering a 5.2% share, an increase of +2.5.
Afternoons with Brigitte Duclos doubled its share this survey to 5% (+2.5), while Mornings with Raf Epstein also saw a significant bump to 6.2% (+1.4).
702 ABC Sydney recorded a 5.3% overall share (+0.7), the largest increase in a market undergoing significant change. All dayparts recorded a lift, including double digit increases for Mornings with Hamish Macdonald 5.2% (+1.1), Drive with Tom Oriti 4.9% (+1.3) and Evenings, which captures Evenings with Renee Krosch and Nightlife with Philip Clarke, 7.2% (+1.3).
“The recovery we began to see in Sydney and Melbourne last survey has translated into strong results in survey 4, with both 702 ABC Sydney and 774 ABC Melbourne recording significant lifts across the day,” ABC Director Audio Ben Latimer said.
“These results are a credit to our teams and show audiences are responding to the distinctive, local radio we are delivering in two highly competitive markets.”
In GfK survey 4, ABC’s overall network share is up from 16.3% last survey to 16.4% (+0.1), while overall reach remains stable survey on survey at 4.86 million, a +6% increase year on year. The ABC remains the number one digital live streaming network with 28.8% Share. It is also the #1 Network (Total Radio) for audiences 40+ 18.2% (Metro)^.
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Nova has a 3% on Mix & 96
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6IX reporting 3.5, its lowest as far as my records go (8/1996) although it has scored a few 3.6s and 3.7s during that time.
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SCA MARKS FIVE YEARS OF LEADERSHIP WITH 40 CONSECUTIVE WINS IN THE ‘AUDIENCE THAT MATTERS’
Southern Cross Austereo: #1 Network 25-54 metro – 40 surveys in a row
Triple M: #1 Network Men 25-54 – 28 surveys in a row
Hit Network: #1 Network Women 25-54 – 4 surveys in a row
Triple M: #1 AFL and NRL broadcast
Triple M Adelaide: #1 station, #1 Breakfast
B105 Brisbane: #1 station, #1 Breakfast
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has continued its unrivalled leadership in the Australian radio industry, recording its 40th consecutive survey win for People 25–54. In the fourth Gfk metro radio survey of 2026, SCA has marked five consecutive years as the number one network in the all-important ‘Audience That Matters’.
This milestone reinforces SCA’s sustained growth and momentum, with the SCA and ACE Radio partnership delivering a combined commercial 36.5% share among People 25–54 (8.4 share points in front of the nearest commercial competitor). SCA also continues to reach more than 9.2 million Australians each week, further strengthening its position as Australia’s largest audio network.*
Triple M has extended its national network leadership with a 28th consecutive survey win among Men 25-54, while once again claiming its position as the Number 1 AFL and NRL broadcaster.** Roo, Ditts & Loz strengthened their long-standing dominance as Adelaide’s Number 1 Breakfast show, growing to a 14.8% share (up 1.9 points), to win 27 of the last 28 surveys commercially. In Sydney, Beau, Cat & Woodsy continue their positive results, delivering Triple M’s largest Breakfast audience since 2005 with 365,000 weekly listeners and increasing for the fifth survey to secure a share of 6.6%.
The Hit Network continued its strong national momentum, claiming Women 25-54 for a fourth consecutive survey. In Brisbane, B105 remained the city’s Number 1 station and Number 1 Breakfast show, with Stav, Abby & Matt growing to a 13.9% share (up 0.5 points). In Melbourne, The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick proved their consistency, reaching a 10.0% Breakfast share (up 0.5 points) and retaining their position as the Number 2 FM Breakfast show in one of Australia’s most competitive radio markets. In Perth, Pete & Kymba secured another top-two Breakfast finish on Mix94.5, underlining the Hit Network’s continued strength across the country.
Matthew O’Reilly, SCA’s Head of Broadcast Content, said: “Today’s results reflect the consistency of our strategy and the strength of our teams, with growth across both the Hit and Triple M Networks in key markets across the country.
“Nationally, SCA won the core 25–54 demographic for the 40th consecutive survey with a 27.3% share. From a network perspective, Triple M marks 28 consecutive surveys as the number one network for men 25–54 with a 13.8% share, and the Hit Network secured the number one spot for women 25–54 for the fourth survey running with a 17.2% share.
“SCA continued to dominate in Brisbane with a station duopoly that saw B105 and Triple M number one and two respectively, while Stav, Abby & Matt are Brisbane’s number one breakfast show with a 13.9% share. In Adelaide Triple M extended their lead as the number one station and has the number one breakfast show with Roo, Ditts & Loz.
“In Melbourne The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick continued its consistent performance, securing the number 2 spot, their best result since survey 7, 2024 while Pete & Kymba delivered another strong survey as number two breakfast show in Perth.”
“Triple M continues to lead as the number one AFL broadcast in metro markets, reaching 785,000 people aged 10+ across the weekend in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.
“Today’s results demonstrate that our consistent live and local approach, and the hard work by our teams across the country, continues to resonate with audiences.”
John Kelly, Southern Cross Media Group’s Managing Director, Audio, said: “Today’s ratings highlight the ongoing success of our audio strategy and the growth we are driving across the network. Securing the 25–54 demographic for the 40th consecutive survey with a 27.3% share proves that SCA consistently wins the audience that matters most to our partners.
“Even with a challenging broader advertising market, our ability to expand our audience share and scale gives advertisers reliable, unparalleled access to Australia’s most valuable commercial demographic. This is backed by the sustained strength of our core brands, with Triple M leading as the number one network for men 25–54 and the Hit Network holding the top spot for women 25–54.
“Furthermore, our joint SCA and ACE Radio footprint delivers dominant reach and impact, capturing the number one commercial share for 25–54s at 36.5%. Delivering these results survey after survey underscores the clear advantage of building long-term value through brand safe content and talented teams.”
Source: GfK R360 Metro Survey #4 2026. P10+/P25-54/M25-54/F25-54, Mon-Sun ROS/Mon-Fri 05.30-09.00/Mon-Fri 06.00-09.00/Mon-Fri 14.00-16.00/Mon-Fri 16.00-18.00/Mon-Fri 15.00-18.00/Mon-Fri 09.00-12.00/Mon-Fri 12.00-16.00, Market Share %/Cume Reach (000’s). *Source: GfK R360 Metro Survey #4 2026, Gold Coast R360 Survey #1 2026, Newcastle Survey #1 2026, Canberra Survey #2 2026. Xtra Insights SCA Regional Markets surveyed as at 14th July 2026. P10+, Mon-Sun ROS, Cume Reach. ** Source: GfK Radio 360 Ratings. Metro Survey 4, 2026. Melbourne – Thursday 1800-2230, Friday 1800-2230, Saturday 1130-2230, Sunday 1300-1930. Adelaide – Thursday 1800-2200, Friday 1730-2200, Saturday 1100-2200, Sunday 1230-1900. Perth – Thursday 1600-2030, Friday 1600-2030, Saturday 0930-2030, Sunday 1100-1730. P10+ / P 10-69 / P25-54. Cume / Market Share %
I just don’t get why 6iX underperforms stations like 4BH and Cruise. Is it the bad reception and the split AM/FM frequencies? Or is there a strong classic hits/oldies community station in Perth on FM?
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Curtin FM would mostly fill that void. You can see their playlist on this link: https://www.curtinfm.com.au/songhistory/
In the 65+, the ‘Other AM/FM’ share is at 22.3%.
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It will be interesting to see how much of this chunk of “Other FM/AM” disappears in Brisbane, once The Rock appears in the October ratings survey, even though it will be on DAB. It might take some listeners away from River, Rebel and Bridge, over time, once it gets some traction.
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Thanks. Playlist seems to be e a bit older than 4BH though
Which of Sydney’s breakfast class of 2026 will survive?
Radio ratings is all about trends. At the half-way mark of the 2026 GFK survey year, James Manning looks at the performance of the five new breakfast lineups in the Sydney market and their chances of surviving to a second year.
James’ predictions of each show’s survival chance are:
KIIS: Who knows?
Nova: excellent
Gold: There’s no Plan B for Gold here. O’Connell will make sure of that. Build it and they will come…usually.
2DayFM: good
SEN: strong
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Maybe it is time for 6IX to ask the ACMA for an increase in transmitter power output for 105.7 FM and then cease AM transmission, like 6WF.
Also, perhaps Magic and 3MP should cease AM transmission and go digital only?
the thing is they would need to promote the rock and based on past history - i don’t see that happening. Smooth Brisbane is probably the best - and only - well promoted and run DAB station
Maybe it’s time for 6iX to shift Clairsy to breakfast.
But I doubt he’d do it.
6iX would not be allowed a de facto FM conversion by increasing 105.7 power and ceasing AM transmission. It’s just not going to happen. The other commercial operators have already effectively blocked FM conversions for 6iX and 6PR.
And why would 3MP and Magic cease on AM and risk losing a good chunk of their already meagre audience?
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Given The Rock is being run by Nova (the owner of Smooth), there is a fair chance they will promote it to some extent in Brisbane. Unlike ARN who have done zero promotion of Gold on DAB in Brisbane
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