In Melbourne 3AW holds its place at the top of the league table with a share of 14.7, up 0.1, according to the seventh radio ratings of the year from GfK, the official provider to Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA).
GOLD104.3 edged higher at 12.5, up 1.3.
In Sydney, 2GB slipped a little overall at 13.8, down 0.4, but hit the end of the year clearly on top.
smoothfm 95.3 crept higher at 11.4, up 0.7.
“To finish the year with such a powerful overall performance truly reinforces Nine Radio's strength in the metro markets,” said Greg Byrnes, Nine Radio’s national content manager.
“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.
Lauren Joyce, ARN chief audience & content officer, said GOLD continues to set the pace in Melbourne, with Christian O’Connell once again delivering a clear No.1 FM Breakfast result and the biggest growth in the market.
“We’re equally encouraged by the momentum in Sydney, where Jonesy & Amanda also delivered strong growth,” Joyce said.
“The strategy behind our re-energised GOLD stations is resonating with audiences, giving us real confidence as we move into next year’s changes.
NOVA Entertainment’s CEO, Peter Charlton, said relentless performance has been the hallmark of 2025, delivering market-leading audiences and commercial results.
“With summer upon us, momentum is strong and Survey 7 has delivered exactly what we set out to achieve – great content that delivers more audiences for our brands and advertisers,” he said.
“We're delighted that NOVA is the #1 metro network across both 10+ and the all-important 25-54 audience, and Nova FM dominates from 2pm to 10pm across the network each day. We’ve got a great run-in to the end of the year and we will start 2026 with a bang.”
Matthew O’Reilly, SCA head of broadcast content, said SCA rounds out the year having delivered on a promise of consistency, with the teams creating compelling content that audiences come back to day after day.
“Importantly, we end the year once again leading the Audience That Matters (25–54 All People) – a position SCA has held for an extraordinary 35 consecutive surveys," he said.
"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 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.”
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