Southern Cross Austereo: #1 Network People 25-54 metro – 36 surveys in a row
Triple M: #1 Network Men P25-54 – 24 surveys in a row
Adelaide: Triple M: #1 station & #1 Breakfast (P25-54)
Brisbane: Triple M: #1 station (P25-54)
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) delivered another industry-leading performance in the final GfK Radio Survey of 2025, extending its position as Australia’s Number 1 commercial radio network for People 25–54 for a 36th consecutive survey.
Combined with ACE Radio, SCA secured the Number 1 commercial share of People 25–54 nationally, with a 34.8% share, up 0.4 share points, reinforcing its position as the country’s most consistent and trusted audio network for listeners and advertisers alike.*
Triple M continued its unrivalled dominance amongst Men 25–54, recording a 24th consecutive survey win as the Number 1 network in the demo with a 15.3% share. Strengthened by compelling cricket coverage over summer, the network also delivered standout results across key markets in Brisbane and Adelaide, with both stations securing the Number 1 position 10+ and People 25-54.
In Adelaide, Triple M Breakfast with Roo, Ditts, & Loz continue to demonstrate their powerhouse status, recording a 15.1% share and reinforcing the show’s status as the city’s dominant Number 1 Breakfast show, now leading 23 of the past 24 surveys. In Perth, 92.9 Triple M delivered one of its strongest results in recent years, increasing its share to 9.3%, and achieving growth across Breakfast, Mornings, Afternoons, and Drive. Xav & Katie recorded its second-best Breakfast result ever, rising to a 13.0% share as they continue to captivate Perth audiences.
The Rush Hour with JB & Billy continued its strong momentum across the year, recording a 11.9% share in Melbourne – Triple M’s best result in the time slot since Survey 3, 2006 – and secured a 20th consecutive survey win with Men 25–54 in the timeslot. The Drive show (4pm-6pm) also recorded a jump in Perth to a 9.6% share.
The Hit Network delivered a solid result, as the Number 2 network nationally for People 25–54 with a 12.7% share, a strong platform to build on in 2026. In Melbourne, The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick remained the top Breakfast show for Women 25–54 (14.6%). In Adelaide, SAFM welcomed Bel Sloane to Breakfast, with the station winning Women 25–54 (14.4%).
John Kelly, SCA Managing Director – Audio said: “SCA has continued to deliver consistency at scale, with another strong performance in the Audience That Matters, holding an industry-leading 34.8% share of the metro 25-54 audience when combined with our ACE stations. With our diverse and entertaining audio portfolio spanning LiSTNR, Triple M, and the Hit Network, we enter 2026 with a solid market position, supported by consistent network performances and brands, highly engaged audiences, and positive momentum for our clients.
“Now with the merger complete, SCA and Seven’s shared strengths in trusted talent, live and local content, and deep expertise in the Audience That Matters, will create powerful opportunities across broadcast television, audio, publishing, and digital,” Kelly concluded.
Matthew O’Reilly, SCA Head of Broadcast Content, added: “Survey 8 gives us plenty to be proud of and a strong foundation to build on. Congratulations to the Triple M Adelaide and Brisbane teams for once again holding the Number 1 spot – an outstanding result driven by strong local content and a deep connection with audiences. It’s great to see SCA finish the year on top in the Audience That Matters, reflecting the strength and consistency of our lineups and brands nationally.
“Looking ahead to 2026, the combination of Southern Cross Austereo and Seven presents a unique and unmatched opportunity in the Australian market. Bringing together two leading content companies allows us to create, collaborate, and grow audiences in new ways, as we’ve already seen through the collaboration between Triple M and Seven during The Ashes, highlighting the unlimited opportunities ahead.”
*Source: GfK R360 Metro Survey #8 2025. P25-54, Mon-Sun ROS, Commercial Share %, SCA + ACE Stations.
Source: GfK Radio 360 Metro Survey #8 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/Mon-Fri 09.00-12.00/Mon-Fri 12.00-16.00, Market Share % / Commercial Share % / Cume Reach (000’s). *35 consecutive surveys since S5 2021.
About Southern Cross Media Group
Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL) (Southern Cross) is one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across broadcast television, audio, publishing and digital.
SCA’s audio assets include the LiSTNR digital audio app, offering free and compelling digital audio content including SCA’s FM, AM, and DAB+ radio stations, live AFL, NRL, and international cricket coverage, over 50 music playlists, local news and over 800 podcast titles from leading Australian and global creators. With more than 2.5 million signed-in users on the LiSTNR app and with a total LiSTNR Audience Network that reaches an estimated ten million* people each month.
SCA owns 104 radio stations across FM, AM, and DAB+ radio under the Triple M and Hit network brands and provides national sales representation for 56 regional radio stations, with more than 8.7 million listeners across the Hit and Triple M networks nationally.