Jase and Lauren suffered a big fall of 1.6 in the latest survey, and was the No.3 FM breakfast show in Melbourne. Nova 100 overall had a poor result in the survey, dropping shares in all timeslots.
Christian O’Connell increased his lead by 0.8 to 10.9 and retained top spot in breakfast. ABC Melbourne’s Sharnelle and Bob was up 0.5 to 6.4. Kyle & Jackie O, Smooth and Triple M all lost ground in breakfast.
3AW increased its shares in all timeslots as the AFL finals heated up during the survey period.
Here are the overall ratings in ranking order.
Sydney
| Rank | Station | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2GB | 14.2 | +2.8 |
| 2 | Smooth | 10.7 | -1.1 |
| 3 | KIIS | 9.8 | -1.3 |
| Other AM/FM | 9.4 | +1.1 | |
| Commercial DAB+ | 7.9 | -1.1 | |
| 4 | Gold | 7.9 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Nova | 7.1 | -0.3 |
| 6 | ABC Sydney | 6.6 | +1.0 |
| 7 | 2MMM | 4.7 | -0.8 |
| 8 | 2JJJ | 4.4 | +0.1 |
| 9 | 2Day | 3.8 | -0.3 |
| 10 | 2UE | 3.0 | +0.6 |
| 11 | ABC Classic | 2.8 | +0.1 |
| ABC DAB+ | 2.0 | -0.4 | |
| 12 | ABC Newsradio | 1.7 | -0.1 |
| 13 | Sky Sports Radio | 1.2 | -0.2 |
| 14 | 2RN | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| 15 | SEN | 1.0 | -0.1 |
| Other DAB+ | 0.7 | 0.0 |
Melbourne
| Rank | Station | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3AW | 14.6 | +1.1 |
| 2 | Gold | 11.2 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Smooth | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Fox FM | 8.6 | +0.4 |
| 5 | 3MMM | 7.9 | -0.3 |
| Commercial DAB+ | 7.2 | -0.1 | |
| 6 | Nova | 7.1 | -1.0 |
| 7 | ABC Melbourne | 6.5 | +0.7 |
| 8 | KIIS | 4.9 | -0.7 |
| Other AM/FM | 4.4 | +0.7 | |
| =9 | SEN | 3.4 | -0.9 |
| =9 | 3JJJ | 3.4 | +0.3 |
| 11 | 3RN | 2.4 | +0.2 |
| 12 | 3MP | 2.1 | +0.4 |
| ABC DAB+ | 1.6 | 0.0 | |
| 13 | Magic | 1.5 | -0.2 |
| =14 | ABC Classic | 1.3 | -0.4 |
| =14 | ABC Newsradio | 1.3 | -0.4 |
| Other DAB+ | 0.8 | +0.2 |
Brisbane
| Rank | Station | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4MMM | 12.0 | -0.9 |
| 2 | B105 | 11.3 | -0.5 |
| 3 | Nova | 11.2 | +0.6 |
| Other AM/FM | 10.1 | 0.0 | |
| 4 | 4BH | 10.0 | +1.4 |
| Commercial DAB+ | 9.2 | -1.4 | |
| 5 | KIIS973 | 8.3 | -0.2 |
| 6 | ABC Brisbane | 7.0 | 0.0 |
| 7 | 4JJJ | 5.5 | +0.3 |
| 8 | 4BC | 5.3 | +0.5 |
| 9 | ABC Classic | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| ABC DAB+ | 2.0 | 0.0 | |
| 10 | ABC Newsradio | 1.9 | +0.2 |
| Other DAB+ | 1.8 | +0.3 | |
| 11 | 4RN | 1.5 | -0.1 |
| 12 | SENQ | 0.4 | -0.2 |
Adelaide
| Rank | Station | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5MMM | 14.3 | +0.3 |
| 2 | Mix 102.3 | 12.6 | -0.6 |
| 3 | Nova | 11.4 | +0.2 |
| Commercial DAB+ | 9.8 | +1.0 | |
| 4 | FiveAA | 9.1 | +0.2 |
| 5 | SAFM | 9.0 | +1.1 |
| Other AM/FM | 7.1 | -1.7 | |
| 6 | ABC Adelaide | 7.0 | +0.1 |
| 7 | Cruise | 6.7 | -0.5 |
| 8 | 5JJJ | 3.9 | -0.6 |
| 9 | ABC Classic | 2.0 | -0.2 |
| 10 | 5RN | 1.8 | +0.2 |
| ABC DAB+ | 1.8 | +0.2 | |
| Other DAB+ | 1.8 | +0.5 | |
| 11 | ABC Newsradio | 1.7 | -0.2 |
Perth
| Rank | Station | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nova | 16.0 | +2.3 |
| 2 | Mix 94.5 | 12.9 | +1.7 |
| 3 | 96fm | 12.4 | -0.7 |
| Other AM/FM | 9.8 | -1.1 | |
| Commercial DAB+ | 9.1 | +0.3 | |
| 4 | 6MMM | 8.2 | -1.8 |
| 5 | ABC Perth | 6.4 | -0.5 |
| 6 | 6JJJ | 5.2 | -0.6 |
| 7 | 6iX | 4.9 | -0.6 |
| 8 | 6PR | 4.8 | -0.7 |
| 9 | ABC Classic | 3.0 | +0.6 |
| 10 | ABC Newsradio | 2.8 | +0.8 |
| ABC DAB+ | 2.3 | +0.5 | |
| Other DAB+ | 1.1 | -0.2 | |
| 11 | 6RN | 1.1 | 0.0 |
That’s a big shift in Sydney with 2GB up to over 14% to 3AW levels. Should potentially improves the sale price of the stations. That sees KIIS with the biggest fall to below 10% with breakfast falling 1.7.
4BH is up into double figures in Brisbane almost 2 ahead of 97.3 KIIS that slips lower. MMM lucky to hold onto number one.
ARN would be completely insane to expand K&J any further after these results. There’s only so many ways to spin their performance in Melbourne and they ran out of them months ago.
The local breakfast show is the ONLY thing stopping 97.3 sinking like a stone at this point, with the ridiculous KIIS music format for the Brisbane market.
When are ARN going to wake up? It’s over.
2DayFM and “The Hits Before They Hit” is a good idea for a refreshed sound that is unique to Sydney. However, the stations share of 10-17, 18-24 and 25-39 year olds fell in this survey.
There is a lack of traction with the station in the harbour city.
Maybe a few tweaks would help them to lift a falling cume and quarter hour on quarter hour ratings. I think most of the tweaks involve truly breaking 2DayFM away from the “Hit” network mould and making the station Sydney focused.
- Could the website be made to be a little less depressing? The whole colour scheme is sleep-inducing. I try to turn the brightness on my phone up whenever I visit the site. They could also make the news on the site more relevant to a high energy Top 40 format, maybe remove the story about Alan Jones facing assault charges (and the video link to the story that expired days ago). The site should feature the hits they are playing before they hit but there is virtually no mention of music on the page.
- Drop the 2DayFM logo and get a new one that screams out for attention. New station. New music. New sound. Old logo.
- Promote the more music programming. What about a weekend with nothing less than “one hour music jams all weekend” They could still have a four minute ad break between each hour of music. Some revenue would roll in but this may increase sampling.
- Promote the new sound. Sporting grounds, social media, billboards. Let’s be desperate and even have milkshake cups with the 2DayFM logo on them all over Sydney this summer. Coffee cups. T-shirts. Get the station into the minds of Sydney.
Poor SCA. In every shift, their two Sydney stations are the lowest rating commercial FMs. Triple JJJ beats 2DayFM at breakfast, mornings, afternoons, nights and weekends.
It’s summer and it’s time for “2Day to get Hotter”.
3rd
Beaten by Gold and Fox
Station websites are virtually dead or have little effort put into them across the board now - socials are the main driver.
4BC doing very poorly even more this time.
Breakfast is in the threes.
Radio writer, Brett Debritz covers their decline here:
Simply, breakfast is the problem at 4BC. The audience has rejected Peter Fegan and they dislike the content. Needs a change of host and huge change of content. You try a quick sample, you won’t like what you hear, even if not the intended audience.
2GB and 3AW Dominate Airwaves; Big Jump in Streaming and Listening; Highest-Rating AFL and NRL Coverage
TOTAL RADIO
Nine Radio has dominated GfK Survey 6 today claiming the outright No.1 radio station for both Sydney’s 2GB and Melbourne’s 3AW. This unparalleled success sweeps across the day, with 2GB and 3AW securing the No.1 position in Breakfast, Mornings and most key shifts, and crucially, Ben Fordham Live and Breakfast with Ross and Russ both winning the year in Breakfast.
The network also showcased its strength in live sport coverage, commentary and analysis, delivering the highest-rating NRL and AFL coverage during the thrilling finals season.
2GB Highlights
- 2GB delivered its strongest result of 2025 with a 14.2 share (up 2.8) to claim the outright No.1 position on Sydney’s airwaves
- Ben Fordham Live is No.1 in Breakfast with a 16.8 share (up 2.6) and has won the Sydney Breakfast ratings for 2025
- Mornings with Mark Levy is No.1 with a 14.9 share (up 3.4)
3AW Highlights
- 3AW is the No.1 station for Melburnians, delivering a 15.0 share (up 1.2)
- Ross and Russ claimed the No.1 Breakfast position with a 21.6 share (up 1.5) and claimed the overall No.1 crown for 2025
- Mornings with Tom Elliott was No.1 with a 15.5 share (up 0.9) and also claimed the No.1 overall in Mornings in 2025
- Drive with Jacqui Felgate was also the outright No.1 with a 12.0 share (up 2.0)
NRL and AFL Coverage
- The Continuous Call Team No.1 NRL coverage in Sydney overall with 11.2 share (up 2.8) – more than double the share of the nearest Rugby League competitor
- 3AW is the No.1 AFL coverage in Melbourne with 8.6 share
Greg Byrnes, Nine Radio’s National Content Manager, said: “These are truly stunning results for 2GB and 3AW, solidifying their position as number one overall and dominating breakfast, mornings, and right across the day. The breakfast shows with Ben Fordham and Ross and Russ have unequivocally won the year, and AFL and NRL across the network is the clear number one. As the cost of living bites and world affairs take a turn, audiences are flocking to our stations for trusted news and analysis.”
| COMMERCIAL RADIO SHARE | TOTAL RADIO CUME |
|---|---|
| 17.9 (4 markets) | 1.703 million listeners each week |
STREAMING
Nine Radio is the undisputed commercial streaming leader, commanding a massive 31.7 national share. Leading the charge are Melbourne’s 3AW and Sydney’s 2GB, which deliver impressive streaming shares of 38.1 and 25.5 respectively.
This dominance extends across all key programs, setting the standard for digital audio and solidifying Nine’s position as the definitive choice for listeners seeking live, local, and compelling content on any device.
- Breakfast with Ross and Russel No.1: 52.2
- Ben Fordham Live No.1: 41.5
- Mornings with Tom Elliott No.1: 31.2
- Mornings with Mark Levy No.1: 28.7
Greg Byrnes said: “As Australians spend more time listening to talk radio, our streaming numbers are consistently rising. We’ve seen a significant increase in listeners nationwide, with exceptional share results, especially for the 2GB and 3AW breakfast shows.”
“The new in-play audio sync features on our app have been met with an overwhelming response, and that’s resulted in record-breaking streaming numbers for our NRL and AFL coverage.”
| COMMERCIAL STREAMING SHARE | STREAMING CUME |
|---|---|
| 31.7 | 429,740 |
PODCASTS
The Nine Podcast Network has continued its long-term growth trajectory with strong catch-up and high-performing original content in September, reaching 1.77 million monthly unique listeners and delivering 4.04 million monthly podcast downloads.
Catch-Up Dominance
- Ben Fordham Live: 195,000 listeners
- 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott: 61,000 listeners
- 3AW is Football: 53,000 listeners
Original Content Leaders
- The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace: 143,000 listeners
- The Morning Edition: 125,000 listeners
- Nine News: 115,000 listeners (a massive +95% YoY growth)
Nine’s Head of Podcasts, Rachel Fountain, said: “We’ve built an incredibly solid base thanks to the massive appetite for our radio catch-up podcasts. This foundation allows us to accelerate our originals strategy, where we’re delighted to see double-digit year-on-year growth across crucial categories, including Business, News (like the soaring Nine News), and Sport.”
“Our aim is simple – to grow the portfolio in line with what our audiences want and need, ensuring we meet them on any device with the most compelling, live, and on-demand audio content.”
| SEPT 25 TOTAL DOWNLOADS | SEPT 25 TOTAL LISTENERS |
|---|---|
| 4.04 million | 1.77 million |
Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, Survey 6 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, September 2025, Downloads, Listeners, Nine Entertainment, unless otherwise specified.
3AW POWERS AHEAD
NO. 1 IN BREAKFAST, MORNINGS, DRIVE & EVENINGS
3AW has tightened its dominance as Melbourne’s No. 1 radio station, recording a 1.1 point jump to a 14.6 share in the GfK Radio Ratings for Survey 6 released today – the biggest gain of any station.
The stunning result is powered by audience growth across every key timeslot, with 3AW now the clear No. 1 in breakfast, mornings, drive, evenings and weekends.
As the voice of Melbourne, 3AW’s agenda-setting mix of news, talk and opinion now connects with 722,000 people every week.
In breakfast, Ross & Russ maintain their phenomenal success, surging another 1.5 points to a massive 21.6 share – their best result all year and more than double their nearest competitor. The powerhouse duo now connects with 478,000 listeners every week, while their digital dominance is absolute, capturing a massive 52.2% of commercial streaming.
3AW’s dominance extends into mornings, where Tom Elliott has delivered his best result since Survey 2. Soaring to a 15.5 share (up 0.9), Tom is the clear No. 1 choice for Melbourne, connecting with 434,000 listeners every week. His leadership also extends to digital, commanding a huge 31.2% of commercial streaming in the timeslot.
In afternoons, Tony Moclair continues to build his audience, climbing another 0.9 points to a share of 11.5 – his strongest performance since Survey 1 this year. The result is a testament to his unique ability to connect with listeners through engaging and interactive talkback.
Jacqui Felgate now owns the drive home, storming into the No. 1 position with a stunning two point surge to a 12.0 share. The result cements her program as Melbourne’s definitive voice for the afternoon commute, setting the agenda on the day’s biggest stories.
Denis Walter 's reign over Melbourne’s evenings continues, climbing another full share point to an incredible 18.5. The result confirms his program as the city’s undisputed No. 1 choice, proving he is the trusted voice Melbourne turns to after dark.
The weekend belongs to Darren James, whose program is once again Melbourne’s clear No. 1 on Saturday and Sunday morning – a beloved ritual for listeners.
The final siren has sounded on the season and 3AW Football is once again the clear winner. Securing the No. 1 position across the entire weekend (Thurs-Sun), 3AW’s call remains Melbourne’s most-listened-to and trusted coverage of the game.
3AW Station Manager Stephen Beers said: “This is a phenomenal result that speaks volumes about the deep-rooted trust Melburnians place in us. To be the station with the biggest audience gain is a huge thrill and it’s a credit to our entire team who work tirelessly to set the agenda and lead the conversation every single day. From Ross and Russ’s incredible breakfast performance, to Jacqui Felgate storming to number one in Drive, this survey shows our dominance across the day. We’re incredibly grateful to the 722,000 listeners who make us part of their week, and we’ll continue to work hard to remain Melbourne’s number one source for news and opinion.”
Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 3AW Melbourne Survey 6 2025, Mon-Sun 5.30am-12MN, Mon-Fri 5.30am-8.30am, Mon-Fri 8.30am-12pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, Mon-Wed 8pm-12MN, AFL Thur-Fri 7pm-12MN, Sat 12-8PM, Sun 12-7PM, Weekends 5.30am-12MN, Cume (000s), Market Share % Total Radio, Commercial Streaming share %, AP10+ , unless otherwise specified.
# 2GB Delivers Best Result of the Year Sweeping Breakfast, Mornings, Nights, Weekends and NRL Coverage
2GB has delivered its most dominant radio survey result of the year, claiming the No.1 position in Sydney and across all major day parts, according to the GfK Radio Survey 6 for 2025.
The station’s performance was led by a decisive victory for Ben Fordham Live with a 16.8 share (up 2.6) – securing its place as the year’s most listened-to Breakfast program.
The momentum continued throughout the day, with Mornings with Mark Levy also soaring to the No.1 spot, with a 14.9 share (up 3.4) driven by significant gains in audience share.
2GB also cemented its dominance as the outright No.1 in live audio streaming, proving the station’s ability to connect with audiences across all platforms. The station recorded a stunning 28.5 commercial streaming share, which was carried across all dayparts, including the competitive Breakfast and Mornings slots, which recorded a 41.5 and 28.7 share, respectively.
After a record-breaking NRL finals series, 2GB has shown its dominance as the ultimate destination for footy fans, delivering the very best in live sports coverage, expert commentary, and analysis.
The legendary Continuous Call Team is the outright No. 1 in NRL coverage for 2025, recording an 11.2 share (up 2.8) – more than double the share of the nearest Rugby League competitor. This season’s success was amplified by the new sync feature, ensuring listeners could seamlessly pair the team’s award-winning commentary with the live finals coverage broadcast on the 9Network and 9Now.
2GB Station Manager, Greg Byrnes said: “This result is wonderful recognition for the content teams and the tireless work they put in each day. Every single shift across the station was number one or posted significant share increases – in many cases, both!”
“The news agenda has been relentless and we’re committed to being the home of trusted information, analysis and opinion for Sydneysiders when they need us most. We thank our listeners for tuning in to us in record numbers each day.”
- The highlights from GfK Survey 6 include:
- Afternoons with Michael McLaren posted a 11.1 (up 1.3)
- Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard recorded a 8.7 share (up 2.8)
- Wide World of Sports with Adam Hawse recorded a 9.2 share (up 1.5)
- Money News with Evan Lucas posted an 15.0 share (up 2.5)
- Nights with John Stanley remains the clear No.1 with a 30.8 share (up 4.6)
- Weekends with Luke Grant posted a 13.8 share (up 4.1)
- Overnights with Phil O’Neil recorded 21.9 share (up 4.3)
Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 2GB Sydney Survey 6 2025, Mon-Fri 5.30am-9am, Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, Mon-Fri 6pm-7pm, Mon-Thur 7pm-8pm, Mon-Thur 8pm-12am, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm, Mon-Fri 12am-5.30am Fri 7pm-11pm, Sat 1pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-7pm, Market Share % Total Radio, Streaming share % AP10+ .
I see that 2GB and 3AW are No.1 for the NRL and AFL respectively.
Does anyone has the ratings for their competitors in calling the matches? I’d love to see how much in front they are compared to MMM.
One additional press release is out that’s just 2GB.
2GB Delivers Best Result of the Year Sweeping Breakfast, Mornings, Nights, Weekends and NRL Coverage
2GB has delivered its most dominant radio survey result of the year, claiming the No.1 position in Sydney and across all major day parts, according to the GfK Radio Survey 6 for 2025.
The station’s performance was led by a decisive victory for Ben Fordham Live with a 16.8 share (up 2.6) – securing its place as the year’s most listened-to Breakfast program.
The momentum continued throughout the day, with Mornings with Mark Levy also soaring to the No.1 spot, with a 14.9 share (up 3.4) driven by significant gains in audience share.
2GB also cemented its dominance as the outright No.1 in live audio streaming, proving the station’s ability to connect with audiences across all platforms. The station recorded a stunning 28.5 commercial streaming share, which was carried across all dayparts, including the competitive Breakfast and Mornings slots, which recorded a 41.5 and 28.7 share, respectively.
After a record-breaking NRL finals series, 2GB has shown its dominance as the ultimate destination for footy fans, delivering the very best in live sports coverage, expert commentary, and analysis.
The legendary Continuous Call Team is the outright No. 1 in NRL coverage for 2025, recording an 11.2 share (up 2.8) – more than double the share of the nearest Rugby League competitor. This season’s success was amplified by the new sync feature, ensuring listeners could seamlessly pair the team’s award-winning commentary with the live finals coverage broadcast on the 9Network and 9Now.
2GB Station Manager, Greg Byrnes said: “This result is wonderful recognition for the content teams and the tireless work they put in each day. Every single shift across the station was number one or posted significant share increases – in many cases, both!”
“The news agenda has been relentless and we’re committed to being the home of trusted information, analysis and opinion for Sydneysiders when they need us most. We thank our listeners for tuning in to us in record numbers each day.”
The highlights from GfK Survey 6 include:
- Afternoons with Michael McLaren posted a 11.1 (up 1.3)
- Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard recorded a 8.7 share (up 2.8)
- Wide World of Sports with Adam Hawse recorded a 9.2 share (up 1.5)
- Money News with Evan Lucas posted an 15.0 share (up 2.5)
- Nights with John Stanley remains the clear No.1 with a 30.8 share (up 4.6)
- Weekends with Luke Grant posted a 13.8 share (up 4.1)
- Overnights with Phil O’Neil recorded 21.9 share (up 4.3)
Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 2GB Sydney Survey 6 2025, Mon-Fri 5.30am-9am, Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, Mon-Fri 6pm-7pm, Mon-Thur 7pm-8pm, Mon-Thur 8pm-12am, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm, Mon-Fri 12am-5.30am Fri 7pm-11pm, Sat 1pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-7pm, Market Share % Total Radio, Streaming share % AP10+.
Specifically No.1 only in Sydney and Melbourne respectively. Outside of Sydney and Melbourne is a different story for NRL and AFL.
Triple M regularly claim they are No.1 “nationally” for AFL.
Given the number of ways AFL & NRL coverage ratings can be sliced and diced, I treat all #1 claims with even more grains of salt than I do with usual radio ratings claims.
Interestingly, Sky Sports Radio tripled its 10-17 audience share from 0.6 to 2 in Sydney.
Because coverage of horse racing and TAB betting is considered a safe zone for children. /s
Considering the footprint that MMM have in Victoria and nationally, I’d hope they were No.1 for AFL across the nation.
Bbq Bob on BH only 0.4% behind KIIS. Good result for Ace but ARN should be worried.
ARN should be worried, but they could easily fix this mess and be No. 1 in the market by a mile. It’s called Gold 97.3. Put KIIS on DAB only and let K&J do their best (or worst) there.
Meanwhile Smooth Brisbane is doing great. 87k listeners and No. 1 on DAB. Imagine what they could do on FM in Brisbane (or Adelaide or Perth).
Find releases from the industry’s PR and marketing teams for GfK Survey 6 of 2025.
SCA EXTENDS JUGGERNAUT RUN AS THE HOME OF THE AUDIENCE THAT MATTERS – PEOPLE 25–54 – WITH EVEN MORE GROWTH
Southern Cross Austereo: #1 Network 25-54 metro – 34 surveys in a row
Triple M: #1 Network Men 25-54– 22 surveys in a row
Hit Network: #1 Network Women 25-54 – 2 surveys in a row – & #1 Network P25-54
Melbourne: P25-54:The Fox #1 station, Triple M #2 station
Adelaide: P25-54:Triple M #1 station, SAFM #2 station
Brisbane: P10+: Triple M #1 station, B105 #2 station
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has extended its unprecedented run as the home of the ‘Audience That Matters’, achieving a record 34th consecutive survey victory in the all-important People 25–54 demographic in GFK survey 6 results. With a 36.5% commercial share, SCA leads by 8.1 share points ahead of its nearest competitor*, reinforcing its position as Australia’s leading audio network for the Audience That Matters.
SCA continues to deliver inspiring, entertaining content that connects with diverse audiences across the country, a commitment reflected in another exceptional survey result as leaders of the 25-54 demographic. Triple M and the Hit Network have again retained their status as the Number 1 networks for Men and Women 25–54, respectively, with the Hit Network also claiming the Number 1 network overall for the demographic. This survey saw broad growth across the Hit Network, with audience increases in Breakfast across Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne, and in Drive nationally.
SCA’s leadership in the 25-54 demographic has been further underscored by a dominant performance in Melbourne, as 101.9 The Fox and 105.1 Triple M Melbourne capture the Number 1 and Number 2 stations for the Audience That Matters, respectively. The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick grew both overall Breakfast share (9.5% share, up 0.5) and audience (647,000 listeners, up 35,000), driven by passionate, hyper-local content that resonates deeply with Melburnians. Triple M Melbourne’s Mick in the Morning with Roo, Titus & Rosie grew its audience and notched a sixth consecutive survey victory as the Number 1 Breakfast show for Men 25-54 in the highly competitive market.
In Adelaide, Triple M delivered another standout result as the Number 1 Station overall (14.3% share), with Roo, Ditz & Lozmaintaining their hold as the Number 1 Breakfast show (14.6% share). The strength continued into Drive, where The Rush Hour with JB & Billy achieved Triple M Adelaide’s best-ever Drive share result (14.3%) since records began in 2004.
In Brisbane, Triple M continued its reign as the Number 1 station in town (12% share), while B105’s Stav, Abby & Matt remain strong as the city’s Number 2 Breakfast show. B105’s strong programming is bookended with Carrie & Tommy , who reclaimed the crown as Brisbane’s Number 1 Drive show (13.7% share), and had strong growth nationally.
Across the country, Mix94.5’s Pete & Kymba with Ben Cousins jumped to the Number 2 Breakfast show in Perth (12.5% share, up 1.8 share points) as Mix claimed the Number 2 station overall.
With the AFL and NRL seasons reaching their exhilarating conclusions, Triple M remains the home of footy as the Number 1 network for AFL and NRL. In AFL heartland, audiences grew to reach 749,000 listeners (10+) across Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth each weekend, while NRL audiences continued to flock to Triple M in Sydney and Perth, reaching 417,000 listeners (10+) weekly.**
Matthew O’Reilly, SCA Head of Broadcast Content**,** said: “Consistency is our strategy, and today’s results show it’s delivering. Across the country, we’re seeing great momentum for both the Hit and Triple M networks. Flagship shows like 101.9 The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick and Carrie & Tommy continue to dominate and deliver world-class content.
“Triple M remains Number 1 in both Adelaide and Brisbane, reinforcing its strength with audiences who love authentic, entertaining radio built around the communities we serve. On the Hit Network, we’re also seeing exceptional growth today for Mix 94.5, SAFM, and 101.9 The Fox.
“It’s also exciting to see audience growth for some of our newer shows – proof that our investment in talent and local content is resonating with listeners. SCA remains the home of the Audience That Matters (25-54), and we’re incredibly proud of the teams behind these results,” O’Reilly concluded.
Seb Rennie, SCAChief Commercial Officer**,** said, “With the combined reach of SCA and ACE metro stations, we now hold a commanding 36.5% share of the metro Audience That Matters – 8.1 share points ahead of our nearest commercial competitor.
“Triple M’s national AFL and NRL coverage continues to deliver outstanding results for both audiences and clients, powered by Australia’s most entertaining commentary teams and the most comprehensive footy broadcasts in the country. This success reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation, audience connection and delivering measurable results across Australia’s leading total audio ecosystem. I’m incredibly proud of our content teams, whose creativity and consistency keep listeners engaged longer – and coming back for more,” Rennie concluded.
Source: GfK Radio 360 Ratings Metro Survey #6 2025. P10+/P25-54/F25-54/M25-54. Mon-Sun ROS/Mon-Fri 05.30-09.00/Mon-Fri 06.00-09.00/Mon-Fri 15.00-18.00/Mon-Fri 16.00-18.00, Market Share%/Cume Reach/Commercial Share%. Xtra Insights SCA regional radio markets surveyed as at 14th Oct 2025, P10+, Mon-Sun ROS, Cume Reach.
** Source: GfK Radio 360 Metro Survey #6 2025. P25-54, Mon-Sun ROS, Commercial Share %, SCA + ACE Stations.*
*** Source: (AFL)* GfK Radio 360 Ratings. Metro Survey 6, 2025. 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 %. . (NRL) GfK Radio 360 Ratings. Metro Survey 6, 2025. Sydney / Brisbane. – Thursday 1800-2200, Friday 1800-2000, Saturda
12.4 MILLION AUSTRALIANS MAKE COMMERCIAL RADIO PART OF THEIR WEEKLY ROUTINE
Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has welcomed the latest GfK Survey 6, 2025 results, with commercial radio reaching 12.4 million weekly listeners, up 97,000 year-on-year (YOY). Bolstered by in-car listening which remained dominant, growing by 164,000 listeners YOY to 10.2 million, capturing 82% of commercial radio’s total audience.
Commercial radio’s growth was led by the critical 25–54-year-old advertiser demographic, which increased 99,000 listeners YOY to 6.1 million weekly. Breakfast remains a key daypart , reaching 8.7 million listeners, up +68,000 YOY.
Digital listening continues to grow , with 3.5 million Australians (+22,000k YOY) streaming commercial radio weekly. Streaming audiences at breakfast grew 8.8% YOY to 1.4 million, with time spent listening steady across key dayparts.
Recent enhancements to the industry’s RadioApp, which brings together over 350 Australian radio stations on one platform, highlights the sector’s commitment to meeting audiences wherever and however they choose to listen.
“Commercial radio has always evolved alongside its audiences and that’s what continues to drive its strength. It’s not just about reach; it’s about relevance, loyalty and connection across daily routines and platforms,” said Lizzie Young, CEO of CRA.
“As Australia’s only 100% locally owned mass medium, every advertising dollar stays here, supporting local journalism, emergency broadcasting and thousands of jobs. For brands, it’s a powerful combination of scale, trust, community connection and tangible economic impact,” continued Young.
Source: GfK Radio 360 Ratings, SMBAP S6 2025, compared to S6 2024, All people 10+, Mon-Sun 12mn-12mn, Cume (000’s), unless otherwise stated. All numbers refer to commercial radio results unless otherwise stated.
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