# Metro Radio Ratings: Survey 5, 2021 **URL:** \ **Category:** Metro Radio Ratings\ **Tags:** metro-radio-ratings, ratings\ **Created:** [August 30, 2021, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395 "2021-08-30T23:30:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Ant5476](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bb73d2/32.png) [@Ant5476](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Ant5476)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/21 "2021-08-31T00:04:08Z")
> [@Tom\_TV7](#): > > The ratings are just unsustainable for a network that is trying so hard to make things work. They can put as much lipstick as they like to that rubbish show but it will still be the ugliest pig. > > SCA radio management have no idea what they’re doing. Every move they make for 2Day is bad, and every reason they give is delusional. Cameron and Fordham needs to go pronto. They don’t deserve to run any radio divisions. Yes for a expensive show and the ratings it is getting, it cannot keep going as it is surely??? Cancel the show and pipe in the regional breakfast show from Hit 101.3, what other option do they have??? It would be easier to gut the place have their two local day dj’s and have breakfast and drive networked. 2day just cannot compete in the current Sydney market with the established shows on their competitors. ---
**Author:** ![HUFF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/9fc29f/32.png) [@HUFF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/HUFF)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/22 "2021-08-31T00:04:35Z")
> [@motosenokia](#): > > A disastrous result for 2Day at 2.6 overall The 3rd lowest share in its history, the lowest two being the first two surveys it was on the air: S4/80: 2.0 and S1/81: 2.4 ---
**Author:** ![TV-Expert](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ba9def/32.png) [@TV-Expert](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV-Expert)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/23 "2021-08-31T00:07:40Z")
> [@Ant5476](#): > > As predicted it has happened 2UE has beaten 2day fm!!! Is 2.6% for Breakfast the lowest share yet??? Not quite. Dan & Maz rated lower with 2.4% in S3/2015. ---
**Author:** ![Ant5476](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bb73d2/32.png) [@Ant5476](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Ant5476)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/24 "2021-08-31T00:11:21Z")
> [@motosenokia](#): > > Yeah no two ways about it its an utterly appalling performance and no PR spin can help them now. They will blame it on changes to listening habits due to COVID-19 lockdowns. ---
**Author:** ![Brianc68](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/58f4c7/32.png) [@Brianc68](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Brianc68)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 12:17am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/25 "2021-08-31T00:17:09Z")
The main takeaways for me are The ongoing train wreck that is 2day FM. They either need to do something radical with the format (Triple M Classic Rock or something else from their digital offerings), or just give up and pipe in the regional breakfast show. 4KQ equal No. 1 is just phenomenal. Great effort from a great team who get next to no attention or promotion. Surely they must realise that what they’re doing with 97.3 isn’t right? Triple M Perth is a disaster. 4BH/2UE/Magic I think have gone as high as they can without live announcers. ---
**Author:** ![nickatnights](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/nickatnights/32/83113_2.png) [@nickatnights](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/nickatnights)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/26 "2021-08-31T00:25:51Z")
Tom\_TV7 referred to lipstick on a pig in relation to the 2DayFM breakfast show. I would like to suggest a rather daring new television advert for The Morning Crew. Something that would cut through and get them noticed. It would have the 2DayFM logo and underneath it Hughesy would be putting lipstick on a pig whilst Erin had a replica of the Titanic and she would be rearranging the deckchairs. Ed would be next to them polishing a turd. ---
**Author:** ![AustralianAerial](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/australianaerial/32/427176_2.png) [@AustralianAerial](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/AustralianAerial)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/27 "2021-08-31T00:26:34Z")
> [@TV-Expert](#): > > DAB+ ratings X Digital Perth gaining 1,000 listeners despite not broadcasting. Well done to the team at Capital/Grants for an impossible achievement. ---
**Author:** ![WATV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/b487fb/32.png) [@WATV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/WATV)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/28 "2021-08-31T00:27:39Z")
> [@Brianc68](#): > > Triple M Perth is a disaster. 6ix Breakfast beats TripleM- Omg ---
**Author:** ![TV-Expert](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ba9def/32.png) [@TV-Expert](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV-Expert)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/29 "2021-08-31T00:29:20Z")
Here are the overall ratings in ranking order. **Sydney** #1: 2GB: 15.2 #2: ABC Sydney: 11.9 #3: KIIS: 8.7 #4: Smooth: 8.4 #5: WSFM: 8.1 #6: Nova: 5.9 #7: 2JJJ: 5.2 #8: 2MMM: 4.7 #9: ABC Classic: 3.5 #10: 2RN: 3.0 #11: 2UE: 2.7 #12: 2Day: 2.6 #13: ABC NewsRadio: 2.0 #14: Sky Sports Radio: 0.9 #15: SEN: 0.6 **Melbourne** #1: 3AW: 15.1 #2: ABC Melbourne: 12.4 #3: Gold 104.3: 10.0 #4: Smooth: 7.9 #5: Fox FM: 6.9 #6: Nova: 6.7 =#7: KIIS: 4.5 =#7: 3JJJ: 4.5 =#7: 3MMM: 4.5 #10: 3RN: 3.5 #11: SEN: 3.0 #12: ABC Classic: 2.5 #13: ABC NewsRadio: 2.0 #14: Magic: 1.3 #15: 3MP: 1.0 #16: RSN: 0.4 **Brisbane** =#1: Nova: 10.2 =#1: 97.3FM: 10.2 =#1: 4KQ: 10.2 #4: B105: 9.7 #5: 4MMM: 9.3 #6: ABC Brisbane: 8.4 #7: 4BC: 7.2 #8: 4JJJ: 6.7 #9: 4RN: 2.7 #10: ABC Classic: 2.6 #11: 4BH: 2.5 #12: ABC NewsRadio: 1.9 **Adelaide** #1: Mix 102.3: 13.9 #2: ABC Adelaide: 12.2 #3: FiveAA: 10.3 #4: Cruise: 9.9 #5: Nova: 9.8 #6: 5MMM: 8.4 #7: SAFM: 7.8 #8: 5JJJ: 4.6 #9: ABC Classic: 2.7 #10: 5RN: 2.2 #11: ABC NewsRadio: 1.4 **Perth** #1: Mix 94.5: 13.4 #2: Nova: 13.1 #3: 96fm: 11.8 #4: 6JJJ: 8.6 #5: ABC Perth: 8.2 #6: 6PR: 8.0 #7: 6iX: 6.6 #8: 6MMM: 6.3 #9: ABC Classic: 1.7 #10: 6RN: 1.5 #11: ABC NewsRadio: 1.2 ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/30 "2021-08-31T00:35:05Z")
# Sydney and Melbourne rely on Talk Radio ![Sydney and Melbourne rely on Talk Radio](https://www.nineforbrands.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/S5SYDNEYMELBRADIO-778x438.png) **Sydney’s 2GB and Melbourne’s 3AW have dominated the latest radio survey, retaining their #1 positions.** > GfK Survey 5 2021 again shows the importance of talk radio as a trusted medium for news, information and opinion, particularly as the country grapples with COVID-19 and lockdowns. > > In Sydney, 2GB has maintained its unbroken record of 135 consecutive station surveys at #1. > > Breakfast host Ben Fordham is Sydney’s No.1 with a 16.8% share (up 3.5 points) while Ray Hadley has recorded his 135th consecutive survey win posting a 19.9% share (up 6.2 points). This is Ray’s highest cumulative audience since 2004. > > While in Melbourne 3AW held its dominant No.1 position with a 15.1% making this the 54th consecutive survey win for the station. > > In Melbourne, Ross and Russ retained their No.1 spot with a 21.7% share up 0.9% and Neil Mitchell is also No.1 in Mornings with a 17.3% share. > > Nine’s talk radio stations (2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR) recorded a cumulative audience increase of almost 7% this survey. The network was also No.1 among those aged 35+. > > > Greg Byrnes, Nine Radio’s Head of Content, says: “These results show listeners rely on 2GB and 3AW as their most trusted news and information. Talk radio can and does make a difference in people’s lives.” > > > “Across the talk radio network our strategy of live and local content is delivering with total audience up almost 7%. 2GB’s result is particularly pleasing given the extraordinary work that’s been going on behind the scenes over many months.” **2GB 873 is No.1 in Sydney with an audience share of 15.2% (up 3.4 points). This is 2GB’s 135th consecutive survey win** > • Ben Fordham Live is Sydney’s No.1 Breakfast show with 16.8%. > • The Ray Hadley Morning Show is No.1 with 19.9% This is Ray’s 135th consecutive survey win and his highest cumulative audience since 2004. > • Afternoons with Deborah Knight is No.1 with 12.7% (up 4.2 points). (Mon-Fri 12.00pm-3.00pm) > • Drive with Jim Wilson up 1.5 points with a 9.2% share (Mon-Fri 3.00pm-6.00pm). > • Nights with John Stanley is No.1 with 26.1% (up 2.7 points) (Mon-Thurs 8.00pm-12am). > • 2GB Weekends is No.1 (including The Garden Clinic, Chris Smith and The Continuous Call Team 14.6% share (up 2.8 points). **3AW is dominant in Melbourne. The radio station is No.1 with an audience share of 15.1%** > • 3AW Breakfast with Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft is No.1 with of 21.7% (up 0.9 points), a total of 226 wins for 3AW Breakfast (Mon- Fri 5.30am-8.30am). > • Neil Mitchell is No.1 in Mornings with 17.3% (Mon-Fri 8.30am-12.00pm). > • Dee Dee Dunleavy’s had a share of 10.9% in afternoons (Mon Fri 12.00pm – 3.00pm). > • Tom Elliott is No.1 in Drive with 12.8% (Mon-Fri 3.00pm-6.00pm). > • Denis Walter is No.1 at night with 21.3% (Mon-Thurs 8.00pm–12.00am). **Survey 5 has seen 4BC 1116 grow in every timeslot and people 10+ audience growth rising 0.8 points to a share of 7.2%** > • Breakfast with Neil Breen up 0.7 points with a share of 8.0%. > • The Ray Hadley Morning Show is No.1 in talk up 2.1 points with a 10.6% share. > • Afternoons with Deborah Knight is up 0.1 points to a share of 5% (Mon-Fri 12.00am – 3.00pm). > • Drive with Scott Emerson is up 0.5 points with a share of 4.4% (Mon-Fri 3.00-6.00pm). > • Nights with John Stanley is up 1.0 points with a share of 12.6% (Mon-Thurs 8.00pm-12.00am). **6PR 882 continues to draw solid audiences in Survey 5 with an 8.0% share** > • Breakfast with Gareth Parker recorded a 9.2% share. > • Mornings with Liam Bartlett had an 8.6% share. The show remains Perth’s No.1 Mornings talk show. > • Steve Mills in afternoons recorded a share of 7.1%. (Mon-Fri 12.00pm-3.00pm) > • Perth Live with Oliver Peterson lifted its audience with a 6.6 share, (Mon-Thurs 3.00pm-6.00pm Fri 3.00pm-5.45pm). > • The Nightshift with Tod Johnston drew a share of 13.9% (up 0.2% points) (Mon-Thurs 8.00pm-12.00am Fri 8.30pm-12am). ---
**Author:** ![motosenokia](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/motosenokia/32/235445_2.png) [@motosenokia](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/motosenokia)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/31 "2021-08-31T00:58:21Z")
> [@AustralianAerial](#): > > X Digital Perth gaining 1,000 listeners despite not broadcasting. Well done to the team at Capital/Grants for an impossible achievement. Yeah I don’t trust the DAB ratings one bit, in Sydney NTS rated a 9,000 overall with 5,000 in the 18-24 year olds. I can’t imagine a lot of them would be listening! ---
**Author:** ![TV-Expert](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ba9def/32.png) [@TV-Expert](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV-Expert)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/32 "2021-08-31T01:00:20Z")
Looking at the demo breakdowns for Sydney, it’s worth noting that 2GB outrates both 2Day & 2MMM in the 25-39s, in which it scored 7.1%, coming in 5th behind KIIS, JJJ, Nova & Smooth. In the 40-54s, Smooth fell from 10% & 3rd place in the last survey to just 5.1% & 8th place, with only 2Day rating lower on among the commercial FMers! 😳 On the flipside, Smooth does quite well in the 55-64s (12.7%, 4th) & 65+ (6.9%, 5th). ---
**Author:** ![Ant5476](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bb73d2/32.png) [@Ant5476](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Ant5476)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/33 "2021-08-31T01:10:42Z")
> [@TV-Expert](#): > > In the 40-54s, Smooth fell from 10% & 3rd place in the last survey to just 5.1% & 8th place, with only 2Day rating lower on among the commercial FMers! 😳 > On the flipside, Smooth does quite well in the 55-64s (12.7%, 4th) & 65+ (6.9%, 5th). I wonder if the decline in Smooth’s ratings is a result of the modernising of their music. ---
**Author:** ![FineTuned](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/finetuned/32/98169_2.png) [@FineTuned](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/FineTuned)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/34 "2021-08-31T01:17:13Z")
> [@mattcappa](#): > > I’ll forever find it puzzling, yet fascinating, that Mix has had a major format change from Hot AC to more of a CHR (with RnB Fridays for goodness sakes!), and yet, they’re still number one! Confirms the theory that many just leave their radios on 94.5, no matter what. 😛 Mix94.5 is sounding the best it’s sounded it a long time. I’m so grateful they ditched the hybrid Triple M-lite format they were running for years. The breakfast show is solid and the music is good. The production sounds slick too. Maybe the rest of the Hit Network should follow their lead. ---
**Author:** ![Reece](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/reece/32/241056_2.png) [@Reece](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Reece)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/35 "2021-08-31T01:22:58Z")
The 2Day FM results are always my highlight of survey day, followed closely by the SCA spin 🤣 > [@FootyKick](#): > > Unpopular opinion, but I think management should persist with Hughesy, Ed and Erin. Shows need time to build an audience. If they dump them at the end of the year then they’ll be forced to start from scratch resulting in possibly even lower ratings. > [@Ant5476](#): > > Will we have music for breakfast before the end of the year??? Jamie Angel is the show they should have stuck with. Lower expectations, lower cost, lower scrutiny and more potential than the recent shows. ---
**Author:** ![Bergoine](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/d26b3c/32.png) [@Bergoine](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Bergoine)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/36 "2021-08-31T01:45:26Z")
Would probably be the first time 6IX has beaten 6PM/92.9/Triple M in a survey since the 70’s. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/37 "2021-08-31T01:49:25Z")
> [@Brianc68](#): > > Surely they must realise that what they’re doing with 97.3 isn’t right? I don’t get it? 97.3 number one station this survey, number 2 the previous survey. ---
**Author:** ![Brianc68](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/58f4c7/32.png) [@Brianc68](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Brianc68)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/38 "2021-08-31T01:54:54Z")
> [@TV.Cynic](#): > > > [@Brianc68](#): > > > > Surely they must realise that what they’re doing with 97.3 isn’t right? > > I don’t get it? 97.3 number one station this survey, number 2 the previous survey. I believe 97.3 should be a clear number one in Brisbane if they tweaked their music and positioning a bit. When you have their AM music sister station equal number 1 it’s clear there’s plenty of scope for improvement. I think 97.3 has been a squandered opportunity for its entire history. It’s never been able to break away from the pack like Mix 102.3 or 94.5 in Perth. ---
**Author:** ![Brianc68](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/58f4c7/32.png) [@Brianc68](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Brianc68)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 1:56am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/39 "2021-08-31T01:56:39Z")
> [@Ant5476](#): > > > [@TV-Expert](#): > > > > In the 40-54s, Smooth fell from 10% & 3rd place in the last survey to just 5.1% & 8th place, with only 2Day rating lower on among the commercial FMers! 😳 > > On the flipside, Smooth does quite well in the 55-64s (12.7%, 4th) & 65+ (6.9%, 5th). > > I wonder if the decline in Smooth’s ratings is a result of the modernising of their music. Yes I think Smooth has lost its point of difference which is a shame. ---
**Author:** ![Brianc68](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/58f4c7/32.png) [@Brianc68](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Brianc68)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395/40 "2021-08-31T01:58:43Z")
> [@motosenokia](#): > > > [@AustralianAerial](#): > > > > X Digital Perth gaining 1,000 listeners despite not broadcasting. Well done to the team at Capital/Grants for an impossible achievement. > > Yeah I don’t trust the DAB ratings one bit, in Sydney NTS rated a 9,000 overall with 5,000 in the 18-24 year olds. I can’t imagine a lot of them would be listening! Yeah they don’t ring true. Smooth DAB in Brisbane seems too low. They’re the only one I hear in shops around town. [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/metro-radio-ratings-survey-5-2021/18395.md?page=3)