What's New November 11, 2025

Triple M tops latest Orange NSW Xtra Insights survey

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Triple M 105.1 is the most listened to station in the Orange NSW listening area, followed by SCA stablemate Hit 105.9.

Of the local stations, ABC Central West is placed third, followed by Super Network local station 2EL 1089.

The research was conducted for CRA between 6th October 2025 – 2nd November, 2025. The previous survey was in 2022.

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Triple M moved into most listened to top spot after gaining 8.6% on the previous survey, the biggest rise in the market. Hit slid out of top position, dropping 3%.

ABC Central West lost 2.4% of listenership, while Radio National gained 1.2% and Triple j dropped by 5.5%.

Triple M’s Neil Gill (31.8%) won breakfast ahead of Hit’s Jess and Ducko (27.6%), ABC’s Alex James (9.3%) and 2EL 1089’s Rod Bloomfield (3%).

Triple M gained listenership in all timeslots on the back of gains in younger audience cumulative demographics. Hit’s main audience is also in the younger demographics. The ABC and 2EL audiences are mainly older according to the cumes.

Triple M has 37,800 listeners, Hit has 31,600, ABC has 10,700 and 2EL1089 has 3,800 listeners, according to the research.

The radio licence area is centred around Orange NSW, as far west as Eugora, north to Stuart Town, south to Darby’s Falls and east nearly to Bathurst.

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SCA Head of Regional Content, Blair Woodcock, said:

“This is a phenomenal result for our Orange team, especially in their first survey since 2022. It’s clear SCA remains the home of the Audience That Matters, with an impressive 77% reach of listeners 25–54 and securing both the #1 and #2 stations in market.

“Triple M has delivered a huge result across the board, claiming the #1 station for both 10+ and 25–54s. A massive congratulations to Neil Gill, celebrating 18 years with SCA this year, for an outstanding 31.8% in Breakfast. Gilly’s connection to the Central West is unmatched: he’s trusted, respected, and truly embedded in the community, and that shines through in the content he creates every day.

“On Hit, Aiden and the brand experience team have taken ‘live and local’ to a new level. From the Activation Roadshow to community initiatives like High Tea for Endo Australia, they’ve been everywhere, engaging with the community, amplifying local voices, and reflecting the energy of the market on-air.

“These results highlight the strength of our people and our brands – local voices, live content, and authentic connections that continue to resonate with audiences and advertisers. A huge congratulations to our incredible Central West team. This is a well-earned result and a testament to the dedication and passion we see in Orange.”