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Strength in numbers: commercial radio’s 12.8 million weekly listeners

11.06.2026 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Australia Australia

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has welcomed the GfK Metro Survey 3, 2026 results. Commercial radio reaches 12.8 million Australians weekly – up 350,000 listeners year-on-year (YOY). Nearly four consecutive years of audiences above 12 million reinforce the medium's resilience and scale with growth recorded across breakfast, daytime, and drive dayparts. All demographics and listening locations also experienced growth.Lizzie Young, CEO of CRA, said: “In uncertain times, audiences turn to what they trust. Week after week, listeners choose commercial radio for news, entertainment and connection. That consistency matters. It gives brands the opportunity to reach Australians at scale while building the kind of trusted relationships that drive long-term results.”

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