Australian radio ratings show shifting market shares in major cities

The sixth radio ratings survey of 2026 reveals shifting market shares across major Australian cities. In Sydney, Smooth FM maintains its lead over 2GB, which saw its market share slip to 10.8 percent. Despite this overall decline, 2GB's Ben Fordham remains the leader in the breakfast slot with a 13.9 percent share.

In Melbourne, 3AW continues to dominate the market with an 18.3 percent share, though it experienced a 1.2 percentage point decrease. Gold FM holds second place at 10.5 percent, followed closely by Smooth FM at 10.4 percent.

In Perth, Nova 93.7 holds a significant lead with an 18.3 percent market share. The most notable movement was seen by 92.9 Triple M, which grew by 1.2 percentage points to reach 11.0 percent, placing it near Mix 94.5 (11.5 percent) and GOLD 96FM (11.3 percent). Conversely, ABC Perth saw a decline, with its total station share dropping to 3.7 percent.