The latest official Australian Podcast Ranker has been released by Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) and Triton Digital. Below are the top five charts for May. The complete charts can be viewed here.
In May 2025, average weekly listenership hit 7 million, matching the record-breaking peak set in March 2025. This strong performance from our participating publishers reflects continued interest in on-demand audio from Australian listeners.
Australian Podcast Ranker top five podcasts May 2025
Podcast
Producer
MonthlyListeners
1
The Mel Robbins Podcast
SiriusXM Podcast Network
1,034,681
2
Hamish & Andy
LiSTNR (SCA)
902,293
3
ABC News Top Stories
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
851,102
4
Mamamia Out Loud
Mamamia
625,692
5
Shameless Mushroom Case Daily
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
625,029
Australian Podcast Ranker top five genres May 2025
Genre
Monthly Listeners
1
Society & Culture
5,519,093
2
News
5,391,007
3
True Crime
4,725,502
4
Sports
4,314,486
5
Comedy
3,818,812
Australian Podcast Ranker top five podcast publishers May 2025
Publisher
Monthly Listeners
1
ARN/iHeart
4,435,726
2
LiSTNR (SCA)
3,728,429
3
SiriusXM Podcast Network
3,448,849
4
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
3,199,639
5
News Corp Australia
2,388,491
Top five sales representatives by monthly listeners May 2025
ARN / iHeartMedia / Audioboom / AdLarge Media / Sport Social Podcast Network / The Athletic / The Investors Podcast Network / All Ears English / Sony Music / Clubby Sports / NZME / TED / BBC
7,551,499
3
NOVA Entertainment
NOVA Entertainment / News Corp Australia / Podshape/ Schwartz Media / Johns Media
3,814,565
4
News Corp Australia
News Corp Australia
2,388,491
5
Nine
Nine Radio / Nine Publishing
1,672,729
About the Australian Podcast Ranker
The Australian Podcast Ranker is a monthly snapshot of the top 200 podcasts listened to by Australians, the top 200 Australian podcasts, the 20 biggest publishers and the 20 most successful podcast sales representatives.
The Australian Podcast Ranker is an industry initiative commissioned by CRA and published by Triton Digital. Results comply with IAB Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines.
Get ready to dive deep into one of Australian sport’s most fascinating trends. 3AW Football is thrilled to announce the launch of The AFL’s Irish Invasion, a compelling, feature-length podcast that pulls back the curtain on the booming recruitment of Irish talent into the AFL and AFLW.
With a record number of former Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) stars gracing club lists in 2025, this special podcast explores why Ireland has become such a hotbed for Aussie Rules hopefuls.
Crafted and hosted by 3AW Football’s dedicated AFLW reporter, Laura Spurway,The AFL’s Irish Invasion takes listeners on a journey to understand the powerful draw of professional sport in Australia for these gifted athletes. Why are so many choosing to leave behind successful GAA careers for a game still relatively unknown beyond our shores?
You’ll hear firsthand from those who’ve made the leap, including former AFL players Marty Clarke (Collingwood) and Ciarán Byrne (Carlton), who share their unique experiences transitioning from junior Gaelic football standouts to AFL stars.
Spurway also spends time with Carlton Football Club’s latest AFLW recruits and lifelong best friends, Síofra O’Connell and Aisling Reidy. These inspiring women from GAA club Doora-Barefield offer a fresh, intimate perspective on their decision to chase a dream on the other side of the world.
“We’re incredibly proud to present this feature-length podcast,” says Luca Gonano, Head of 3AW Football. “It truly shines a light on the exceptional work being done by the AFL and its clubs to attract Irish athletes to our great game, showcasing the passion and talent that’s making this ‘invasion’ such a success story.”
The AFL’s Irish Invasion is available for download right now via 3AW.com.au or wherever you get your 3AW podcasts.
About 3AW Football: 3AW Football is Australia’s premier voice for Australian Rules Football, delivering unparalleled news, insightful analysis, and vibrant commentary across radio and digital platforms.
ABC Radio Australia’s ambitious two-year FM expansion project in the Pacific has concluded with the recent launch in the Marshall Islands of a new FM transmitter. Residents of Majuro atoll are the latest listeners to join the network, which has doubled and now extends to 25 locations across the region.
The expansion project was funded by the Australian Federal Government’s Indo Pacific Broadcasting Strategy and began in 2023, when ABC Radio Australia established an FM service in Gizo, Solomon Islands. Since then, the ABC has partnered with broadcasters and transmission providers across the region, to develop and launch services in Federated States of Micronesia (Pohnpei), Palau (Koror), Nauru, Kiribati (Tarawa), Tuvalu (Funafuti), Cook Islands (Rarotonga), Auki in the Solomon Islands and three additional Papua New Guinea locations, in East New Britain (Kokopo), Manus Island (Lorengau) and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (Buka).
Alongside its investment in broadcast and delivery infrastructure, ABC Radio Australia has also tripled its Pacific content offering, launching new news, music, sport and cultural programming to better entertain and inform its growing audiences.
ABC Radio Australia celebrated the milestone by co-hosting an event with the Australian Ambassador to the Marshall Islands, Paul Wilson, at his residence in Majuro. The event was attended by representatives of the Marshall Islands Government.
ABC International Head Claire M. Gorman said: “The completion of the ABC Radio Australia FM transmission expansion project has been a landmark success – allowing the network to significantly grow its reach and listenership across the Pacific. In the 85 years since ABC Radio Australia first broadcast across the region, the network has undergone significant changes with this latest expansion in transmission sites. This represents the next chapter for ABC Radio Australia, providing new audiences with our slate of trusted news and Pacific-focused radio programming.”
ABC Radio Australia Manager Justine Kelly said: “Across the past two years, our ABC Radio Australia teams have been working incredibly hard to deliver this remarkable project. We are proud to be available across even more locations throughout the Pacific as our talented team of presenters and comprehensive suite of shows, share the incredible stories and voices from across the region. We deliver the latest in breaking news, sports coverage, new music and conversations about culture, the environment, health, faith and science.”
WAYS TO LISTEN:
Audiences in Majuro can now tune into ABC Radio Australia on 106.7FM.
For all media enquiries, contact: Annalise Ramponi, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, ABC InternationalRamponi.annalise@abc.net.au
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
Triple M: #1 Network 25-54 Men – 19 surveys in a row
Triple M Brisbane: #1 station & #1 Drive
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has extended its long-standing leadership in commercial radio’s key demographic – 25–54 – securing its 31st consecutive survey win across all five metro markets in GfK’s third radio survey result of 2025.
With a commanding 35.7% share of the 25–54 audience – more than 9.8 share points ahead of any other commercial competitor – SCA maintains its market dominance in the ‘Audience That Matters’. These results affirm SCA’s strategic focus on live and local content, backed by a compelling mix of established and emerging talent across both the Hit and Triple M networks – reinforcing its position as Australia’s leading audio broadcaster.
The Hit Network continues building strong momentum, with Breakfast share increases across Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth. This growth reflects the successful focus on entertaining local content and distinctive voices across the network. In Brisbane, B105’sStav, Abby & Matt delivered a standout performance, securing a 13.0% share in Breakfast – a strong sign of consistency for one of commercial radio’s most successful Breakfast teams. In Melbourne, The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick added another 24,000 listeners, reaching an audience of 627,000 in Breakfast – making it the second most-listened-to Breakfast show in Melbourne.
Triple M remains the #1 network for Men 25–54 for the 19th straight survey, with a commanding 16.9% share in the demo. Triple M Brisbane continues to lead the pack, as the #1 station in Brisbane with a 12.8% share and 546,000 listeners, while local Drive show The Rush Hour with Dobbo & Elliott claimed the #1 Drive position (4pm–6pm). In Adelaide, Roo, Ditts & Loz held the #2 Breakfast slot with a 13.6% share, and continued their dominance across the workday. Triple M also continues its reign as Australia’s leading destination for footy fans, owning the space with market dominance in AFL and NRL coverage across the country. Triple M is the #1 AFL broadcast in Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth, reaching 732,000 people 10+ across the weekend*, while maintaining the #1 NRL broadcast with 424,000 people tuning into the coverage in Sydney and Brisbane.**
Dave Cameron, SCA Chief Content Officer, said: “Today’s Survey 3 results once again reinforce the strength and consistency of SCA’s national duopoly, with the Hit and Triple M networks working side by side to deliver a dominant and growing Number 1 share in the 25-54 Audience That Matters – a position we’ve proudly held for 31 consecutive surveys.
“SCA has real momentum. We’re seeing green shoots and steady cume today across several key markets, and as 2025 continues to be a year of evolution for our content strategy to focus on fresh voices and fresh shows, it’s encouraging to see early signs of growth from a number of our new lineups on both the Hit and Triple M networks that’s driving our ongoing leadership in the Audience That Matters.
“It’s encouraging to see the Hit Network hold strong in competitive cities, including in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, where 2Day FM’s Jimmy & Nath Show with Emma, The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick and B105’s Stav, Abby & Matt, all adding new listeners.
“Over on Triple M, it’s great to see Brisbane retain the Number 1 position along with the all-new The Rush Hour with Dobbo & Elliott also celebrating Number 1 in Drive, while in Melbourne, JB & Billy have just landed one of their best results since 2006.
“We are fully focused on supporting the long-term success of our new talent and content teams along with our established ones, and on delivering a compelling listening experience for audiences right across the country.”
Seb Rennie, SCAChief Commercial Officer, said, “SCA has now led the all-important 25–54 demographic for an extraordinary 31 consecutive surveys. It’s a milestone that highlights the strength, scale, and consistency of our brands. For advertisers, it means unmatched access to the most valuable consumer segment in the country.
“With the combined reach of SCA’s Hit and Triple M networks, plus ACE Radio, we now hold a 35.7% share of the metro Audience That Matters — a commanding 9.8 share points ahead of our nearest commercial competition.
“This sustained success is driven by our commitment to innovation, deep audience connection, and delivering impactful results across Australia’s leading total audio ecosystem. Congratulations to SCA’s content teams, who’s creativity and consistency continue to captivate audiences and keep them coming back for more.”
**GfK Radio Ratings. Metro Survey 3, 2025. Sydney / Brisbane. – Thursday 1800-2200, Friday 1800-2000, Saturday 1200-1700, Sunday 1200-1600. P10+ / People 10-69 / People 25-54. Cume Reach / Market Share %
About Southern Cross Austereo
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is one of Australia’s leading media companies and the home of LiSTNR, as well as the Hit and Triple M networks. 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 2.2 million signed-in users, the LiSTNR digital audio sales network reaches an estimated eight 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 9 million listeners across the Hit and Triple M networks nationally.
Matt Romania’s career in marketing and communications had an unlikely but familiar beginning, at a regional Victorian community radio station, now part of UGFM. What began as a chance to host a weekly radio program quickly grew into a deeper connection with community media and its impact.
Behind the mic, Matt found his voice, building confidence, learning how to connect with audiences and developing a passion for storytelling. Off-air, he supported the station’s outreach efforts, helping with newsletter articles and fundraising posters to outdoor broadcasts and a local music festival.
Matt also joined the station’s committee, gaining early experience in not-for-profit governance and seeing first-hand the dedication it takes to keep a volunteer-run organisation running. These formative experiences taught him to work resourcefully, think strategically and understand the role community broadcasters play in fostering local connection and culture.
That early learning has stayed with him throughout his career, particularly in his work supporting charities and purpose-driven organisations. Matt has drawn on those experiences to develop Heart and Soul of Marketing, a guide to help community groups communicate their value, grow support and amplify their impact.
The book, released in June 2025, speaks to the needs of volunteers and small organisations navigating limited resources. It may be a helpful tool for stations looking to promote themselves, strengthen community engagement or plan their next campaign.
Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has welcomed the latest GfK Survey 3 results, showing listenership for the 25-54 age group, crucial for advertisers, grew by 116,000 listeners year-on-year (YOY), reaching 6.2 million weekly.
Commercial radio saw a YOY increase of 53,000 listeners, with 12.5 million Australians tuning in weekly, while streaming grew to 3.3 million weekly listeners, up by 55,000 Australians YOY.
“The 25-54 demo growth tells you everything about radio’s commercial appeal; we’re adding 116,000 weekly listeners in the group that drives purchasing decisions,” said Lizzie Young, CEO of CRA.
“Streaming gives us new ways to reach them, but the fundamental advertiser value remains the same: engaged audiences during high-attention moments,” added Young.
In-car listening continues to deliver growth, adding 266,000 weekly listeners YOY to reach 10.3 million Australians weekly.
Time spent listening (TSL) to commercial radio at work also increased significantly, up 48 minutes year-on-year to 12 hours 48 minutes.
Commercial radio streaming in cars grew 11 minutes year-on-year to 1 hour 37 minutes, while home streaming remained steady at 3 hours 34 minutes.
Source: GfK 360 Radio Ratings, SMBAP S3 2025, compared to S3 2024, All people 10+, Mon-Sun 12mn -12mn, Cume (000’s), unless otherwise stated. Weekly Time Spent Listening (hh). All numbers refer to commercial radio results unless otherwise stated.
Nine Radio has dominated GfK Survey 3 2025, with 2GB in Sydney and 3AW in Melbourne the outright No.1 stations in their respective markets. This success is a clear signal of the strength of Nine’s live and local strategy and growing trend of Australians tuning into trusted talk radio for longer, valuing the depth of news, opinion, sport, and entertainment.
2GB stands out as Sydney’s No.1 station, with its share climbing to 13.6% (up 0.8 points). This growth is definitive across all dayparts, with Ben Fordham Live surging to a commanding 16.7% share in Breakfast (up 1.1), more than four points clear of his closest competitor. Mark Levy has also solidified his position as No.1 in Mornings with an impressive 15.5% share.
Both Fordham and Levy have delivered an unbroken winning streak for 2GB this year, consistently dominating their respective slots and showcasing the power of a refreshed, resonating lineup.
In Melbourne, 3AW continues its market dominance with a 12.5% share. Breakfast with Ross and Russel remains the undisputed No.1, with a strong 18.7% share, while Tom Elliott’s Mornings program remains the favourite with listeners, delivering a 15.0% share.
Beyond the major cities, Brisbane’s 4BC and Perth’s 6PR also reported audience gains, with listeners spending more time engaged with their local talk content.
Greg Byrnes, Nine’s National Content Manager, said: “These figures show Sydney has embraced 2GB’s new sound with big increases right across the day. What Ben Fordham and Mark Levy have achieved is remarkable.”
“3AW dominates all key shifts throughout the week in Melbourne. 6PR is number one talk in Perth and 4BC has recorded further share increases in Brisbane. Across the country we’ve also recorded a big jump in 40+, and 25-54s are up 8%.
“If you’re not listening to talk you’re missing out, and we thank the loyalty shown by our listeners each day.”
COMMERCIAL RADIO SHARE
TOTAL RADIO CUME
16.5 (4 markets)
1.738 million listeners each week
STREAMING
Nine Radio No.1 National Streaming
Nine’s live audio streaming audiences have surged in Survey 3, recording an incredible 22% increase on last survey, and claiming the undisputed number one national streaming title with a 33.9% commercial share (up 2.3%).
Both 2GB and 3AW are leading the charge in streaming listenership, with commercial shares of 40% and 36.6% respectively. Streaming figures are strong across all key shifts, including:
Ben Fordham Live: 55.9%
Breakfast with Ross and Russel: 55.5%
Mornings with Tom Elliott: 40.4%
Mornings with Mark Levy: 39.7%
Greg Byrnes said: “Our talk product is unmatched in streaming right across the country. Our content sounds great, is easily accessible and ensures you’re always connected. A 22% jump in listeners is extraordinary and proves more and more listeners are discovering the benefits of engaging via digital device.”
COMMERCIAL STREAMING SHARE
STREAMING CUME
33.9 (up 2.3%)
421,000 (up 22% on Survey 2)
PODCASTS
Record rating month for Nine Podcast Network
The Nine Podcast Network achieved its second-highest rating month on record in May 2025. This milestone underscores the network’s robust growth in the Australian podcasting landscape, reaching over 1.97 million listeners and accumulating 4.76 million downloads in May alone. This represents a strong 26% year-on-year audience growth, demonstrating Nine’s increasing influence in the digital audio space.
A significant highlight for May was the compelling debut of The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace, which captivated audiences globally, reaching over 242,000 listeners. This new podcast brought listeners directly into the courtroom during the highly anticipated trial of Erin Patterson.
Other strong performers contributing to the network’s success include the consistent popularity of Ben Fordham Live, which reached 195,000 listeners, and 9News, with 169,000 listeners. Additionally, The Saints resonated with 76,000 listeners, further diversifying the network’s engaging content offering.
Mia Stern, Nine Radio’s Head of Digital Growth, said: “We are incredibly proud to have delivered our second highest rating month on record in May. Reaching nearly 2 million listeners and close to 5 million downloads underscores the breadth and depth of audio storytelling and the opportunity for podcasts as a medium in reaching new audiences.”
“The outstanding results of The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace is a testament to our commitment to creating compelling and diverse audio content that resonates with audiences. We are excited about the continued momentum and look forward to delivering even more exceptional listening experiences.”
fK Radio 360 Survey 3. The station achieved a dominant 13.6 radio share (up 0.8) and an impressive 40% commercial streaming share, further establishing its position as the go-to source for the best in news, talk, opinion, and sport.
Ben Fordham Live is Sydney’s No.1 in Breakfast, leading both radio and live audio streaming with a 16.7 share (up 1.1) and a remarkable 55.9% commercial streaming share. Meanwhile, Mark Levy continues to go from strength to strength in Mornings, securing a No.1 share of 15.5 in radio and 39.7% in live audio streaming.
2GB Station Manager, Greg Byrnes, said: “The big increase in share across the week is wonderful recognition for our content teams and we thank those listeners who join the conversation each day.”
“2GB launched into 2025 with a fresh new sound and Sydney has responded with an increased share in each survey. We’ve had a great start, and with cost of living and global affairs dominating the news agenda there’s a big year ahead and we won’t be taking results for granted.”
Further highlights from GfK Radio 360 Survey 3, 2025 in Sydney:
Afternoons with Michael McLaren posted a 10.9 (up 0.6) (Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm)
Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard recorded a 8.9 (up 0.5) share (Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm)
Wide World of Sports with Adam Hawse recorded a 9.0 share (up 0.4) (Mon-Fri 6-7pm)
Money News with Deborah Knight posted an 13.3 share (up 0.6) (Mon-Thu 7pm-8pm)
Nights with John Stanley remains the clear No.1 with a 22.2 share (up 1.9) (Mon-Thurs 8pm-12am)
Weekends with Luke Grant posted a 12.3 share (Sat-Sun 9am-1pm)
The Continuous Call Team clear No.1 NRL coverage on Friday, Saturdays and Sundays with a 10.4 share.
Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 2GB Sydney Survey 3 2025, Mon-Fri 5.30am-9am, Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, Mon-Thur 7pm-8pm, Mon-Thur 8pm-12MN, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm, Fri 7pm-11pm, Sat 1pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-6pm, Market Share % Total Radio, Streaming share % AP10+ .
Melbourne’s radio landscape continues to be led by 3AW, which has once again secured its position as the city’s top station.
GfK Radio 360 Survey 3 results, released today, confirm 3AW’s unwavering leadership as Melbourne’s go-to source for live, local and compelling talk radio.
The survey data reveals 3AW firmly in front, boasting an impressive audience share of 12.5 and an outstanding commercial streaming share of 36.6%.
Week after week, a remarkable 728,000 Melburnians choose 3AW, drawn to its dynamic mix of news, sharp opinion, engaging sport coverage and lively conversation. This marks a 6% increase in the station’s cumulative audience since the last survey.
3AW’s dominance extends across key segments, maintaining the No. 1 spot in Breakfast, Mornings, Evenings and Weekends, with all shows delivering consistently strong performances.
In the crucial Breakfast slot, Ross and Russ once again reign supreme, securing a dominant 18.7 share – a remarkable 8.5 points clear of their nearest rival. Their compelling show connects with 494,000 listeners weekly, while also dominating commercial streaming with a commanding 55.5% share
Tom Elliott continues his winning streak in Mornings, delivering a strong share of 15 and captivating a weekly audience of 440,000. He also maintains a robust lead in commercial streaming with an impressive 40.4% share.
Afternoons saw Tony Moclair achieve a 7.7 share. His compelling approach, combining topical conversation with strong listener engagement, remains a firm favourite across Melbourne.
Jacqui Felgate delivered a strong performance in Drive, recording an 8.2 share and a weekly cumulative audience of 259,000.
In Evenings, Denis Walter maintains his market-leading position with a substantial 18.7 share
Darren James‘ Weekend Breakfast also consistently remains Melbourne’s preferred choice for weekend listening.
3AW Station Manager Stephen Beers said:
“These figures truly underscore the incredible effort our dedicated team puts in daily to provide Melbourne with quality, live and local programming. We’re absolutely thrilled to once again be the city’s leading station, and incredibly grateful for the unwavering loyalty and trust our listeners place in us. Our promise has always been to inform and entertain Melbourne, and these results are a fantastic reflection of that powerful connection we share with our audience.”
Get ready to dive deep into one of Australian sport’s most fascinating trends. 3AW Football is thrilled to announce the launch of The AFL’s Irish Invasion, a compelling, feature-length podcast that pulls back the curtain on the booming recruitment of Irish talent into the AFL and AFLW.
With a record number of former Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) stars gracing club lists in 2025, this special podcast explores why Ireland has become such a hotbed for Aussie Rules hopefuls.
Crafted and hosted by 3AW Football’s dedicated AFLW reporter, Laura Spurway,The AFL’s Irish Invasion takes listeners on a journey to understand the powerful draw of professional sport in Australia for these gifted athletes. Why are so many choosing to leave behind successful GAA careers for a game still relatively unknown beyond our shores?
You’ll hear firsthand from those who’ve made the leap, including former AFL players Marty Clarke (Collingwood) and Ciarán Byrne (Carlton), who share their unique experiences transitioning from junior Gaelic football standouts to AFL stars.
Spurway also spends time with Carlton Football Club’s latest AFLW recruits and lifelong best friends, Síofra O’Connell and Aisling Reidy. These inspiring women from GAA club Doora-Barefield offer a fresh, intimate perspective on their decision to chase a dream on the other side of the world.
“We’re incredibly proud to present this feature-length podcast,” says Luca Gonano, Head of 3AW Football. “It truly shines a light on the exceptional work being done by the AFL and its clubs to attract Irish athletes to our great game, showcasing the passion and talent that’s making this ‘invasion’ such a success story.”
The AFL’s Irish Invasion is available for download right now via 3AW.com.au or wherever you get your 3AW podcasts.
About 3AW Football: 3AW Football is Australia’s premier voice for Australian Rules Football, delivering unparalleled news, insightful analysis, and vibrant commentary across radio and digital platforms.
