TOTAL RADIO 

Nine Radio has delivered a resounding result in GfK Survey 2, claiming the No.1 station in both Sydney and Melbourne, winning breakfast in both cities, and posting significant audience gains right across the country.

Today’s results confirm that Australians are turning to Nine Radio in record numbers for trusted live and local news, sport, culture, and opinion. With Ben Fordham Live (2GB) and Breakfast with Ross and Russ (3AW) dominating the brekky battle, Nine Radio has firmly cemented its grip on the two most competitive markets in Australian radio.

This surge is reflected nationwide, with total listeners up 5% on Survey 1 and 8% year-on-year. More Australians than ever are choosing to tune in – whether at home or on the go – for the very best in live and local content that defines the network.

2GB Highlights

• 2GB is the No.1 station in Sydney with a 13.3 share (up 1.1)
• Ben Fordham Live is No.1 in Breakfast with a 16.8 share (up 0.2)
• Mornings with Mark Levy is No.1 in Talk with a 15.2 share (up 1.1)

3AW Highlights

• 3AW is the clear No.1 station in Melbourne with a 14.2 share (up 0.4)
• Breakfast with Ross and Russ are No.1 with a massive 19.3 share
• Mornings with Tom Elliott is No.1 with a 16.6 share (up 0.4)

Greg Byrnes, National Content Manager, said: “These are stunning results during a challenging news cycle. 2GB is No.1 in Sydney after recording the biggest station increase in the market, while 3AW has further solidified its dominance in Melbourne. 4BC shows solid growth following its lineup reshuffle, and 6PR maintains strong audience gains in Perth. It’s great recognition for our hardworking content teams and we thank our listeners for joining our conversation each day.”

COMMERCIAL RADIO SHARE	TOTAL RADIO CUME
15.1% (4 markets – up 0.5)	1.806 million listeners each week (up 5%)

STREAMING

Nine Radio remains the dominant force in live audio streaming, surging an incredible 30% year-on-year, cementing its spot as the outright No.1 nationally. With a huge lead in shares across Breakfast and Mornings in both Sydney and Melbourne, these results reflect the growing number of Australians choosing to engage with live and local content via digital devices – at home, in the car, or wherever they choose to tune in.

2GB Streaming Highlights

• 2GB No.1 overall with a 36.0 commercial streaming share
• Ben Fordham Live is No.1 in Breakfast with an incredible 48.8 share
• Mornings with Mark Levy No.1 with 39.1 share

3AW Streaming Highlights

• 3AW No.1 overall with a 31.2 commercial streaming share 
• Breakfast with Ross and Russ No.1 with a 45.8 share
• Mornings with Tom Elliott is No.1 with a 37.7 share

Greg Byrnes said: “The incredible growth in streaming shows that Australians increasingly view it as the best way to stay connected to our local content, wherever they are. The response to the rollout of our ‘insync’ football feature has been fantastic, and we have further exciting app upgrades in the pipeline. This ease of use and significant engagement highlight exactly how we continue to build our audience and reach even more listeners.”

COMMERCIAL STREAMING SHARE	STREAMING CUME
28.7 (up 1.3)	451,000

PODCASTS

Nine Podcasts has continued its powerful start to 2026, delivering 4.42 million monthly downloads – up 15% year-on-year – and 1.93 million listeners, a massive 22% jump on this time last year.

Podcast Highlights

• Catch-up Radio: Ben Fordham Live remains a powerhouse, ranking 17th in the Australian Top 300 with over half a million downloads. Mornings with Tom Elliott followed with 143,000 downloads, while the newly rebranded Continuous Call Team feed exploded onto the scene with 70,000 downloads in its debut month.
• Original Podcasts: The slate continues to resonate, with Motive and Method securing 78,000 downloads, Eddie and Jimmy recording 76,000, and Prime Time with Bec Wilson reaching 64,000.

Richard Stansbury, Podcast Content Director, said: “Nine Podcasts has executed a deliberate, high-impact content shift over the last six months, sharpening our focus on News, Business, and Sports. This strategy is paying off with year-on-year growth in both listeners and downloads surging. With new podcasts in the pipeline and major True Crime projects launching soon, the trajectory for our slate is incredibly promising.”

MARCH DOWNLOADS	MARCH LISTENERS
4.42 million (+15% YoY)	1.93 million (+22% YoY)

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, Survey 2 2026, 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, 2GB Breakfast Mon-Fri 5.30am-9am, 2GB Mornings Mon-Fi 9am-12pm, AP10+, Nine Radio – 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, 6PR, unless otherwise specified.

Source: Triton Podcast Metrics, March 2026, Downloads, Listeners, Nine Entertainment.

Thursday, 23 April 2026