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

The GfK Survey 1 results, released today, confirm the station’s dominance as the city’s essential source for live, local and engaging talk content,securing a substantial overall audience share of 13.8, alongside a commercial streaming share of 33.8%.

Every week, 705,000 Melburnians tune into 3AW, with the station’s stronghold on the market evident across the schedule, successfully retaining the coveted No. 1 position in breakfast, mornings and evenings.

In the highly competitive breakfast slot, Ross and Russ once again proved unbeatable, claiming a massive 19.4 share. Their must-listen show reaches 446,000 listeners weekly and leads the digital charge with a staggering 45.1% commercial streaming share.

3AW Highlights from GfK Survey 1 include:

• Afternoons with Tony Moclair posted a 10.3 share 
• Drive with Jacqui Felgate recorded a 9.8 share (up 0.9)
• Nights with Denis Walter recorded a 22.3 share (up 0.5) 
• Overnights with Tony McManus recorded a 26.7 share 

3AW Station Manager Stephen Beers said: “We are delighted that 2026 is continuing with us as Melbourne’s number one radio station, delivering trusted news and opinions across all our programs. The dominance of Breakfast with Ross and Russ along with Tom Elliott in Mornings sets up our day and our whole week. Thanks to our hard working staff on and off air and our ever loyal audience for their ongoing support and engagement.”

Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 3AW Melbourne Survey 1 2026, 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, Fri 7pm-11pm, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm, Mon-Fri 12am-5.30am, Market Share % Total Radio, Streaming share % AP10+ .

Thursday, 19 March, 2026