25 November 2025 

Southern Cross Austereo: #1 Network 25-54 metro – 35 surveys in a row 

Triple M: #1 Network Men 25-54 – 23 surveys in a row 

Hit Network: #1 Network P25-54 – 2 surveys in a row – and #1 Women 25-54 

Melbourne: P25-54: The Fox #1 Breakfast

Adelaide: P25-54: Triple M #1 station, #1 Breakfast

Brisbane: P25-54: Triple M #1 station

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has delivered another strong performance for the Audience That Matters, achieving a ‘trifecta’ for the 25-54 demographic in GfK Radio Survey 7. For the 35th consecutive survey, SCA has claimed the Number 1 position with All People 25–54, as the Hit Network leads all 25–54s and women 25–54, and Triple M extends its unrivalled dominance among 25–54 men. With a 34.4% commercial share of People 25–54*, SCA remains Australia’s leading audio network, further cementing its leadership in the commercial audio landscape. 

The Hit Network has demonstrated broad audience appeal, delivering decisive wins across key markets in today’s survey results. In Melbourne, 101.9 The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick is the Number 1 Breakfast show for the 25-54 demo (12.9% share) for a second consecutive survey. Building on the cumulative success of the year, Adelaide’s SAFM maintained a steady performance with a 9.1% share (10+), while Perth’s Mix 94.5 increased in both 10+ share (13.4%) and audience (574,000 listeners), with solid growth across all dayparts. Nationally, Carrie & Tommy continue to connect with listeners coast-to-coast with a 9.3% share, building on positive momentum following Carrie Bickmore’s recognition as Victoria’s Australian of the Year. Carrie & Tommy also grew audience in Sydney and Perth. 

Triple M has claimed the Number 1 station (10+) in Brisbane (11.9%) and Adelaide (14.3%), continuing an outstanding run in each market. In Adelaide, Roo, Ditts & Loz continued their growth, achieving a 16.2% share, taking out the number one spot in breakfast. The Rush Hour with JB & Billy delivered Triple M’s best Drive result (4pm-6pm) in Adelaide since 2004, rising to a 15.1% share. The team’s success extends to Melbourne, where The Rush Hour claimed Men 25-54 for a 19th consecutive survey (16.1% share).In Brisbane, Triple M – powered by the consistent strength of Marto, Margaux & Dan – remains the city’s Number 1 station with an 11.9% share.   

Matthew O’Reilly, SCA Head of Broadcast Content, said: “SCA rounds out the year having delivered on our promise of consistency, with our content teams continuing to create compelling content that audiences come back to. 

“Importantly, as we approach the end of the year, we lead the Audience That Matters (25–54 All People) – a position SCA has held for an extraordinary 35 consecutive surveys. The Hit Network remains Number 1 with Women 25–54, and Triple M continues as the Number 1 Network for Men 25–54, delivering unmatched strength for advertisers and listeners alike. 

“We know 2026 will be a year of change as our competitors make their moves, but SCA heads into the new year consistent, confident, and committed to our key shows and the audiences they serve. 

“I want to thank all our talent and content teams across the country for an incredible year. Their creativity, passion and consistency are what power the Hit and Triple M networks — and what keep Australians choosing SCA,” O’Reilly concluded. 

Seb Rennie, SCAChief Commercial Officer, added: “SCA continues to deliver where it counts, maintaining leadership in the Audience That Matters (25-54), across all of the radio survey results released in 2025. 

“We maintain our position as the leading network for connecting brands with valuable audiences, now commanding a 34.4% share of the metro 25–54 audience when combined with ACE’s metro stations. 
  

“In 2025, SCA has continued to deliver bold and innovative audio solutions, backed by a dynamic mix of trusted talent and new voices, bringing brands closer to the right audiences across the LiSTNR, Hit and Triple M networks. These results are a testament to the strength of our content teams, who keep expanding our audience footprint and strengthening engagement, ensuring advertisers know they can rely on SCA for a compelling offering,” Rennie concluded.  

*Source: GfK Radio 360 Metro Survey #7 2025. P25-54, Mon-Sun ROS, Commercial Share %, SCA + ACE Stations. 

Source: GfK Radio 360 Metro Survey #7 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 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. 

The ABC is delighted to announce the establishment of the ABC Science Journalist Fellowship Program, a new initiative within the ABC Radio National Science Unit. 

The recurring annual fellowship will provide a science journalist or content maker with an opportunity to develop science programming for ABC Radio National and the broader ABC network, including digital platforms, with the support and guidance of the ABC Radio National Science Unit.

The Fellowship has been made possible by a generous $1 million private donation from Ms Margaret Bales, a lifelong ABC listener and former librarian from Victoria. 

Ms Bales, who was particularly inspired by the work of pioneering ABC science and medical reporter Dr Gael Jennings, made the donation to support more groundbreaking science reporting at the ABC, with a particular focus on engaging younger audiences.

“I’m 83 and I have been listening to the ABC all my life. The presenters are national treasures.” Ms Bales said.

The donation was facilitated by ABC Friends Victoria and was announced by ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks at an ABC Friends dinner event in Melbourne on Friday evening.

“We are deeply grateful to Ms Bales for her extraordinary generosity and her passion for public broadcasting.” Mr Marks said.

“Her support will help ensure that science journalism continues to thrive at the ABC, informing and inspiring audiences across Australia.”

The ABC will sign an MOU with ABC Friends Victoria, a registered charity, who will hold the funds. The ABC will receive annual funding allocations aligned to the cost of each upcoming fellowship appointment.

Pam Creed, President of ABC Friends Victoria welcomed the announcement, saying: “This Fellowship is a wonderful example of how passionate supporters of public broadcasting can help champion its future. 

“We’re proud to partner with the ABC to ensure this funding directly supports their high-quality science journalism.”

Additional details about the ABC Science Journalist Fellowship including how interested individuals can apply will be announced in 2026. 

ABC has once again cemented its position as Australia’s number one digital live streaming network, increasing its margin of dominance in GfK Survey 7. Since digital live streaming became a standalone GfK metric in 2023,  ABC has consistently held the top spot for 21 consecutive surveys — and this latest survey marks its strongest performance of the year.

ABC’s share has risen to 28.8%, up 2.8%  from the previous survey and our highest share result ever. This was driven by a +17.6% year‑on‑year lift in streaming reach and underscores ABC’s continued leadership in digital audio and its ability to connect audiences across platforms.

“I’m delighted to see ABC not only maintain our number one position in digital live streaming, but also achieve our highest share of the year,” said Ben Latimer, ABC Director Audio. 

“These results demonstrate the ABC leading the way in engaging audiences on digital platforms.”

The momentum was further boosted by the opening Ashes Test, which delivered record streaming figures. On Friday 21 November, ABC Sport recorded 249,000 stream starts (live and on demand), with 186,000 stream starts on Saturday, 22 November — a +554% uplift on the 2025 daily average. With a packed summer of cricket ahead, ABC expects strong growth in live streaming audiences to continue.

Outside our live streaming, ABC’s overall network performance also showed impressive gains across the year to wrap up the last survey before the new year:

• Network share is up +0.8 points year on year
• Overall reach is up +10.3% year on year, reaching 4.769 million listeners weekly across the 5 capital cities
• Radio National is up +6.4% to 512,000
• News Radio is up +22% to 911,000
• triple j has seen enormous growth in their 50^th year up +18% year on year to reach 1.81 million
• ABC Classic had their highest reach of the year this survey with 801,000 and an increase of +19.6% year on year

These results highlight ABC’s sustained growth across the year, with audience growth across our broadcast and digital offering.

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, SMBAP, Survey 7 2025, Mon-Sun 12MN-12MN, Share %, Reach (000s), TSL (HH:MM), Total Radio, Streaming, AP10+, unless otherwise specified.

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has welcomed the latest GfK Survey 7, 2025 results, with commercial radio reaching 12.4 million weekly listeners, up 139,000 year-on-year (YOY).

Breakfast delivered exceptional growth, increasing by 172,000 listeners YOY to 8.8 million, reaffirming its role as a key daypart and contributing significantly to commercial radio’s growth.

The critical 25–54-year-old demographic also showed strong momentum, growing by 84,000 listeners YOY to 6.1 million, while the 40-64 age group added 49,000 listeners to reach 4.3 million.

In-car listening continued to be an important audience habit for millions of Australians with listeners growing by 188,000 YOY to 10.2 million.

Digital adoption continues to grow, with 3.5 million Australians streaming commercial radio weekly, up 80,000 YOY. Breakfast streaming audiences reached 1.3 million with an additional 19,000 listeners YOY.

“Commercial radio offers something increasingly rare in a fragmented media landscape: engaged audience attention, proven ROI, and the certainty that your investment supports Australian communities, jobs and critical infrastructure,” said Lizzie Young, CEO of CRA.

“For advertisers looking for the best media returns in 2026 the power of audio cannot be underestimated – these numbers demonstrate commercial radio’s unique ability to consistently connect with audiences anytime and anywhere, and drive results for brands,” continued Young.

For the full 2026 survey dates head here: https://cra.au/metro-ratings

For historical data and the 2025 metro survey schedule, visit: https://cra.au/metro-ratings

Source: GfK Radio 360 Ratings, SMBAP S7 2025, compared to S7 2024, All people 10+, Mon-Sun 12mn-12mn, Cume (000’s), unless otherwise stated. All numbers refer to co

Little Black Book and Commercial Radio & Audio Launch new podcast series exploring the power of audio for brands.

Commercial Radio & Audio has partnered with global creative and marketing publication Little Black Book to launch Heard Mentality – a new podcast series exploring one big question: What does creativity sound like?

Hosted by Brittney Rigby, Managing Editor at Little Black Book, Heard Mentality dives into how the world’s most creative brands and agencies are using sound to make people think, feel, and act. Each episode features candid conversations with leading marketers, creatives, and audio innovators about the craft, strategy, and emotion that make great audio work unforgettable.

“Aussie Audio reaches more than 15 million Australians every week and has an unmatched ability to forge deep emotional connections between brands and audiences,” said Lizzie Young, CEO of Commercial Radio & Audio.

“Heard Mentality celebrates the brilliant creative work happening across the industry and aims to inspire marketers to think differently about the role of audio – the one element you can’t afford to overlook in your marketing mix.”

“We wanted to create a space where creativity in audio took centre stage,” said Brittney Rigby, host and Managing Editor at Little Black Book. “The conversations are honest, insightful, and sometimes surprising, showing that  being strategic, creative, and consistent with sound genuinely builds brands.”

Episode one kicks off with Stewart White, Head of Marketing at Sushi Hub, alongside Charlton Hill at Uncanny Valley, talking about the rise of the Sushi Hub brand, creating theatre of the mind through the power of sound, and why consistency is the key to brands becoming synonymous through audio. The episode also unpacks how, from an ad-recall point of view, audio is – as Hill puts it – “It’s Pavlovian. It’s anticipation. You hear it and you’re ready for the story to start.”

Upcoming episodes feature an array of marketing and creative voices from across Australia’s audio landscape, including talent from Chemist Warehouse, Uncanny, Studio Tonic, Original Audio, as well as Mark Ritson and many more.

Listen to the first episode of Heard Mentality at lbbonline.com, cra.au/heard-mentality or wherever you get your podcasts and sign up to the LBB newsletter so as not to miss editorial coverage accompanying each episode. 

Source:  Edison Research, Infinite Dial 2025, National, P10+

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.

Sydney’s 2GB has capped off 2025 with a clear victory in the final radio survey of the year, securing its position as the undisputed No.1 radio station in the city. The station delivered a dominant performance with a 13.8 share – claiming the top spot across Breakfast, Mornings, Evenings, and Weekends.

The commanding performance was led by Ben Fordham Live, which posted a decisive victory, reaching a 16.8 share to claim its place as Sydney’s most listened-to Breakfast program for the year. The winning momentum carried through most dayparts, which was evidenced by Mornings with Mark Levy, which maintained the No.1 spot with a 15.8 share (up 0.9) – Levy’s best result of the year!

2GB has also cemented its status as the outright No.1 in live audio streaming, with its unmatched ability to connect with audiences across all platforms. The station recorded a 27.4 commercial streaming share – a dominance that spanned all dayparts, including the competitive Breakfast and Mornings slots, which recorded massive shares of 42.1 and 28.9 respectively.

2GB Station Manager, Greg Byrnes said: “It’s been a tough year in a challenging market, but Sydney has delivered 2GB an early Christmas present! We end the year dominating all key time slots, thanks to the hundreds of thousands of listeners who join our real conversations daily. A 50% jump in listener engagement since last year shows Sydney is tuning in longer — wonderful recognition for the hard work of our content teams.”

Highlights from GfK Survey 7 include: 

• Afternoons with Michael McLaren posted a 10.6 share
• Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard recorded a 7.9 share
• Wide World of Sports with Adam Hawse recorded a 8.0 share 
• Money News with Evan Lucas posted a 10.8 share
• Nights with John Stanley remains the clear No.1 with a 26.3 share
• Weekends with Luke Grant is No.1 posting a 14.6 share (up 0.8)
• Overnights with Phil O’Neil is also No.1 recording 17.7 share

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 2GB Sydney Survey 7 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, Market Share % Total Radio, Streaming share % AP10+ .

3AW has decisively cemented its status as Melbourne’s premier radio destination, yet again proving it is the undisputed leader in the market.

The latest GfK Radio 360 Survey 7 results, released today, confirm the station’s robust appeal, underscoring its role as the city’s essential source for live, local and engaging talk content.

The station’s dominant performance is reflected across all platforms, securing a substantial overall audience share of 14.7 (up 0.1), alongside an exceptional commercial streaming share of 33.9%.

Every week, 719,000 Melburnians tune into 3AW, captivated by its unparalleled blend of up-to-the-minute news, incisive commentary, compelling sports discussion and vibrant local interaction. 

3AW‘s stronghold on the market is evident across the schedule, successfully retaining the coveted No. 1 position in breakfast, mornings, evenings and weekends. 

In the highly competitive breakfast slot, Ross and Russ once again proved unbeatable, claiming a massive 21 share. This dominance places them at more than 10 points ahead of their closest rival. Their must-listen show reaches 533,000 listeners weekly and leads the digital charge with a staggering 50.3% commercial streaming share.

Tom Elliott has maintained his success in mornings, delivering a winning share of 16.9 and connecting with a weekly audience of 450,000 listeners. His lead is equally strong in the digital space, maintaining an impressive 36% share of commercial streaming.

Afternoons saw Tony Moclair achieve a solid 10.8 share in the afternoon slot – up by 1.3 points on the same survey last year and placing him second in the slot.

Jacqui Felgate recorded an 11.9 share in the drive slot – up a full 3 share points on the same survey last year and also landing her second in the slot.

In evenings, Denis Walter reaffirmed his market-leading status, securing a substantial share of 19 – up 2.9 share points on the previous survey.

On the weekends, Darren James‘ Weekend Breakfast remains Melbourne’s undisputed preferred choice for starting the weekend, proving its consistent appeal.

3AW Station Manager Stephen Beers said: “To finish the year with such a powerful result is a testament to the hard work and passion demonstrated by everyone on the 3AW team, from our talent to our producers and news team. We are deeply thankful to our Melbourne audience for their commitment, which is the driving force behind this success. This result solidifies our unique connection with the city, proving that when Melbourne wants live, local, and credible talk, they turn to 3AW.”

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 3AW Melbourne Survey 7 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. 

Sydney, 25. November 2025

METRO MARKETS:

Sydney Radio 360 Survey 7, 2025

Melbourne Radio 360 Survey 7, 2025

Brisbane Radio 360 Survey 7, 2025

Adelaide Radio 360 Survey 7, 2025

Perth Radio 360 Survey 7, 2025

REGIONAL MARKETS:

Canberra Survey 3, 2025

Gold Coast Survey 3, 2025 

Newcastle Survey 3, 2025

Archive:

Archive of Previous Surveys

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ABC NEWS has maintained its spot as Australia’s No 1 digital news provider for the month of October.

Its monthly audience was 12.8 million people with an average read time of 28 minutes, according to the latest Ipsos iris data. 

Local and national news stories which drove audiences online included the search for missing four-year-old Gus in South Australia and the NRL Grand Final and Dally M Awards.

Global news including the death of actor Diane Keaton, the scandal surrounding former Prince Andrew and coverage of the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.