Radio ratings survey 2: The last results with Kyle and Jackie O on KIIS

The results of radio ratings survey 2 have just been released.

The survey was conducted by GfK for Commercial Radio Australia between Sun Feb 8 to Sat Apr 4, 2026.

Highlights:

Sydney – The impact overall for ARN in Sydney wasn’t significant but KIIS and GOLD breakfast both dropped. Christian O’Connell on Gold 101.7 is down to a 5.5 audience share. Ben Fordham Number 1, KIIS breakfast still top FM. Jonesy and Amanda on Gold Drive increased audience. 2GB and smooth share the spoils, tied as top stations.
Melbourne – Ross and Russ on 3AW still dominate breakfast. Christian O’Connell returns to No 1 FM. Another great result for Fifi, Fev and Nick at The Fox to close the gap. 3AW No 1 station. Big drop for ABC Melbourne breakfast, perhaps affected by Sharnelle Vella taking maternity leave.
Brisbane – Triple M creates a gap at the top with the others slightly dropping away. No 1 for Marto, Margaux and Dan too. A return to form for Nova 106.9 post the sacking of Ash Bradnam. Picked up 1.0 in breakfast, the biggest gains. 4BH moved to third in the city, overtaking B105.
Adelaide – Triple M No 1 and in breakfast again. KIIS 1023 surges now Ben and Liam have officially returned to the SA airwaves. SAFM the most improved overall.
Perth – Nova No 1. Mix 94.5 catching up. Pete and Kimba on Mix finding audiences are resonating without Ben Cousins. Mark Gibson at the ABC has the best results for the broadcaster with a 1.2 gain to an 8.8 audience share.
Strong result for CADA in Sydney in DAB+. GOLD starting to make an impact in Brisbane
Fascinating cume increase for KIIS in Sydney but smooth the major beneficiary of people scanning the dial
Across the country, triple j fell, reflecting the end of the Hottest 100 effect from January, as expected.

CRA’s Lizzie Young, said: “A record audience last survey, topped again this survey. When a medium delivers at this scale, this consistently, it tells you that Australians rely on local, live commercial radio – and brands can too.

“As Australia’s only 100% locally owned and operated media channel, every advertising dollar supports local journalism, emergency broadcasting and thousands of Australian jobs. That combination of resilient scale and trusted community connection is what makes commercial radio unique.”

Commercial radio reaching a record 12.8 million listeners weekly in the five metro cities.

Previous survey results here. Cume, DAB+ and spin.

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Results

Sydney