Ratings 2025 | NBN secures 33rd consecutive ratings year in 2025 – Nine|NBN has reaffirmed its position as Northern NSW’s most watched network for the 33rd Consecutive Year of official ratings demonstrating an enduring connection with local audiences andunrivaled consistency.
Nine|NBN has concluded the 2025 survey year by once again setting the benchmark for regional television, delivering a Total TV Network Commercial Share (6pm-Midnight) of 46.7%.
Total TV – Network Commercial Shares 6pm to Midnight – 2025 Survey Year
Source: Reg TAM VOZ, Northern NSW, Network Channels, Share to Selected %, 18:00-23:59 Sun-Sat, Weeks 7-15 & 18-48 2025, When Watched, Total TV, Demos as above
Nine|NBN’s Primary channel remains the pillar for Northern NSW viewers, delivering a Total TV commercial share (6pm-Midnight) of 55.0%.
This performance represents a significant margin over Seven’s primary channel share of 30.9% and 10’s primary channel share of 14.1%.
Total TV – Primary Commercial Shares 6pm to Midnight – 2025 Survey Year
Source: Reg TAM VOZ, Northern NSW, Primary Channels, Share to Selected %, 18:00-23:59 Sun-Sat, Weeks 7-15 & 18-48 2025, When Watched, Total TV, Demos as above
NBN News: The Region’s Trusted Voice
NBN News (6-7pm) continues to be the region’s most trusted news source, winning all 40 weeks of the official survey.
NBN News Sunday remains the definitive leader in its timeslot, delivering an average audience result of more than double that of its nearest competitor.
Year on Year Momentum
NBN News has not only maintained its lead but has also grown in audience, showing year-on-year increase across key demographics (as below).
NBN News – Audience Growth
2025 v 2024 Survey Year
Source: Reg TAM VOZ, Northern NSW, Audience (Diff%), Program (9News, 9News Sunday, 9News Saturday), Weeks 7-15 & 18-48 2025 v Weeks 7-12 & 15-48 2024, Consolidated 28 as at 01/12/25, Total TV, Demos as above
Total TV – Primary Commercial Shares
News (by Daypart), 6pm to 7pm – 2025 Survey Year
Source: Reg TAM VOZ, Northern NSW, Primary Channels, Share to Selected %, 18:00-18:59 as above, Weeks 7-15 & 18-48 2025, When Watched, Total TV, Total People
Programming that Resonates
Nine|NBN’s program content continues to deliver, securing 9 of the top 10 and 19 of the top 20 programs for 2025.
From high-stakes sport to engaging reality formats, Nine|NBN is the home of shared viewing experiences.
Northern NSW – Top 20 Programs
2025 Survey Year
Source: Reg TAM VOZ, Northern NSW, All Channels, Program Ranking, Audience (000’s), Weeks 7-15 & 18-48 2025, Consolidated 28 as at 01/12/25, Total TV, Total People
Beyond sport, Nine|NBN’s entertainment slate continues to captivate audiences:
Source: Reg TAM VOZ, Northern NSW, All Channels, Program Ranking by Genres, Audience (000’s), Weeks 7-15 & 18-48 2025, Consolidated 28 as at 01/12/25, Total TV, Total People
Nine|NBN’s General Manager, Graeme Armstrong said:
“Finishing the year with a Total TV Commercial Share 6pm-midnight of 46.7% and being able to claim the title of Northern NSW’s highest rating network for the 33rd consecutive year is a remarkable achievement.
From the laugh a minute reality of Travel Guides to the high stakes drama of Married at First Sight our strong slate of network programming engaged and entertained our audience throughout the year.
In 2025 NBN News continued its dominance providing our viewers with comprehensive local, national and global news, sport and weather coverage – when news breaks, our teams are on the ground in our communities covering the stories that matter. The sustained ratings momentum underscores the vital role our trusted new service plays in the daily lives of our viewers”.
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Ratings 2025 | NBN secures 33rd consecutive ratings year in 2025
