TOTAL RADIO
Nine Radio has cemented its position as the undisputed leader in Australian radio, sweeping the final GfK Survey 7 ratings for 2025. Both Sydney’s 2GB and Melbourne’s 3AW finished the year as the outright No.1 radio stations in their respective markets. This dominance was felt across the schedule, with both stations claiming the No.1 spot in Breakfast and Mornings, and with Ben Fordham Live (2GB) and Breakfast with Ross and Russ (3AW) crucially winning the coveted Breakfast battle.
2GB Highlights
- 2GB delivered the No.1 share overall across Sydney’s airwaves with 13.8
- Ben Fordham Live is No.1 in Breakfast with a 16.8 share
- Mornings with Mark Levy had its best result of the year, claiming the No.1 title with a 15.8 share (up 0.9)
3AW Highlights
- 3AW is the clear No.1 station for Melburnians, delivering a 14.7 share (up 0.1)
- Ross and Russ claimed the No.1 Breakfast position with a 21.0 share
- Mornings with Tom Elliott was No.1 with a 16.9 share (up 1.4)
Greg Byrnes, Nine Radio’s National Content Manager, said: “To finish the year with such a powerful overall performance truly reinforces Nine Radio’s strength in the metro markets. 2GB in Sydney and 3AW in Melbourne remain the clear number one choice, driven by our deeply engaging Breakfast and Morning programs.”
“Beyond that, we’ve seen a solid uplift in Brisbane and Perth, which positions us well for an exciting slate of lineup changes coming in 2026. This success reflects the hard work of our dedicated content teams. It’s their commitment – and the trust of our listeners who turn to us daily for trusted news, opinion, and entertainment – that makes these results possible.
| COMMERCIAL RADIO SHARE | TOTAL RADIO CUME |
| 15.9 (4 markets) | 1.7 million listeners each week |
STREAMING
Nine Radio continues to cement its absolute dominance in digital streaming, reflecting its accessibility to listeners on the go, around the house, in the car, or anywhere they choose to tune in. The network has once again claimed the No.1 national share, as well as leading across key dayparts in Sydney and Melbourne.
- 2GB No.1 overall: 27.4 share
- 3AW No.1 overall: 33.9 share
- Breakfast with Ross and Russ No.1: 50.3 share
- Ben Fordham Live No.1: 42.1 share
- Mornings with Tom Elliott No.1: 36 share
- Mornings with Mark Levy No.1: 28.9 share
Greg Byrnes said: “This is more than growth – it’s market acceleration. Our talk content streaming on connected devices has delivered 10% year-on-year growth – recognition of the product innovation we drove throughout 2025. With Radio360, we established undisputed market dominance and continue to hold that position as the platform that is defining the connected experience for modern listeners.”
| COMMERCIAL STREAMING SHARE | STREAMING CUME |
| 28.7 | 447,000 (up 4% on Survey 6) |
Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, Survey 7 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.