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.”

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

For further information, please contact:
Terry Stuart
Senior Communications Manager, Nine 
tstuart@nine.com.au

Tuesday, 17 June, 2025