Digital Radio DAB

Digital Radio (DAB+) in Australia - Where Can You Receive It?

Digital radio (DAB+) turns sound into digital signals for broadcast transmission. A DAB+ capable receiver decodes these signals to deliver clear, crisp sound with near-CD audio quality. Over time, radio listening in Australia has evolved from AM to FM, and now to DAB+.

Benefits of Digital Radio

• More Station Choice: Expanded bandwidth allows for many extra digital-only stations alongside traditional stations.
• Crystal-Clear Reception: Enjoy static-free audio with no hiss, fading, or interference.
• Rich Information Display: On-screen details including station name, program information, artist names, and song titles (where supported by the device).
• Subscription-Free: Free-to-air broadcasting with no recurring fees, plans, or contracts - once you have a DAB+ receiver, it costs nothing extra to listen.

Can I Get DAB+ Digital Radio in My Area?

DAB+ coverage in Australia is currently concentrated across major metropolitan areas and key regional markets. You can easily check coverage for your specific area using official search tools:

• ACMA Official Transmitter & Postcode Search: Search licensed broadcast transmitters and services by entering your postcode.
• Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) Ratings & Stations: View detailed station breakdowns across Australian markets.
• RadioInfo Interactive Transmitter Map: Explore broadcast coverage and digital radio locations across Australia on an interactive map.
• ABC Reception & Coverage Search: Check ABC digital radio availability directly by entering your suburb or postcode.

DAB+ Markets & Available Stations - As of 2024, subject to change (List courtesy of Digital Radio Plus)

DAB+ digital radio is currently available across 10 main Australian markets. Below is a summary of available main commercial channels and digital-only stations by market.

Sydney (NSW)
Main Commercial Stations (AM/FM + DAB+): KIIS 1065, WSFM 101.7, GOLD 104.3, Nova 96.9, smoothfm 95.3, 2DayFM 104.1, Triple M Sydney 104.9, 2GB, 2SM, 2UE 954.
Digital-Only Stations: CADA, Chemist Warehouse Remix, Club Lime Radio, Elf Radio, GOLD 80s, iHeartCountry Australia, iHeartRadio Countdown AUS, KIIS Australia, KIIS Dance, NIGE!, Nova Fresh Country, Nova Jamz, Nova Nation, Nova Throwbacks, Nova All Stars, smooth 80s, smooth relax, smooth Vintage, Blender Beats, Dance Hits, Oldskool 80s Hits, Oldskool 90s Hits, RnB Fridays, Triple M 2000s, Triple M 70s, Triple M 80s, Triple M 90s, Triple M Classic Rock, Triple M Country, SEN 1170, SEN Track - NSW, RadioTAB 1008 AM, Sky Sports Radio.

Melbourne (VIC)
Main Commercial Stations (AM/FM + DAB+): KIIS 101.1, GOLD104.3, Nova 100, smoothfm 91.5, The Fox 101.9, Triple M Melbourne 105.1, 3AW, 3MP, Magic 1278.
Digital-Only Stations: CADA, Chemist Warehouse Remix, Elf Radio, GOLD 80s, iHeartCountry Australia, iHeartRadio Countdown AUS, KIIS Australia, KIIS Dance, Nova Fresh Country, Nova Jamz, Nova Nation, Nova Throwbacks, Nova All Stars, smooth 80s, smooth relax, smooth Vintage, Blender Beats, Dance Hits, Oldskool 80s Hits, Oldskool 90s Hits, RnB Fridays, Triple M 2000s, Triple M 70s, Triple M 80s, Triple M 90s, Triple M Classic Rock, Triple M Country, Classic Rock Digital, Dance Super Digi, Fun Super Digi, Gorilla Radio, Zoo Super Digi, SEN 1116, SEN Fanatic, SEN Track - VIC, SEN VIC, RSN Racing & Sport, RSN xtra.

Brisbane (QLD)
Main Commercial Stations (AM/FM + DAB+): KIIS 97.3FM, Nova 106.9, smoothfm Brisbane, B105, Triple M Brisbane 104.5, 4BC, 4BH 1116.
Digital-Only Stations: CADA, Chemist Warehouse Remix, Elf Radio, iHeartCountry Australia, iHeartRadio Countdown AUS, KIIS Australia, Coles Radio, Nova Fresh Country, Nova Jamz, Nova Nation, Nova Throwbacks, Nova All Stars, Blender Beats, Dance Hits, Oldskool 80s Hits, Oldskool 90s Hits, RnB Fridays, Triple M 80s, Triple M 90s, Triple M 2000s, Triple M Classic Rock, Triple M Country, SENQ (SEN 693), SEN Fanatic, SEN Track - QLD, RadioTAB, 4TAB Digital Two, Global, Inspire Digital, Triple A (4AAA 989).

Perth (WA)
Main Commercial Stations (AM/FM + DAB+): 96FM, 6IX, Nova 93.7, smoothfm Perth, Mix94.5, 92.9 Triple M Perth, 6PR.
Digital-Only Stations: Elf Radio, iHeartCountry Australia, 60's Music Perth, 70's Music Perth, Nova Fresh Country, Nova Jamz, Nova Nation, Nova Throwbacks, smooth 80s, smooth relax, Oldskool 80s Hits, Oldskool 90s Hits, RnB Fridays, Triple M 80s, Triple M 90s, Triple M Classic Rock, Triple M Country.

Mandurah (WA)
Main Commercial Stations (AM/FM + DAB+): 91.7 The Wave, 97.3 Coast FM.

Adelaide (SA)
Main Commercial Stations (AM/FM + DAB+): Mix 102.3, Cruise 1323 (GOLD1323), Nova 919, smoothfm Adelaide, SAFM, Triple M Adelaide 104.7, FIVEaa.
Digital-Only Stations: CADA, Chemist Warehouse Remix, Mix102.3 80s, Mix102.3 90s, TikTok Trending, Coles Radio, Nova Throwbacks, smooth 80s, Blender Beats, Dance Hits, Easy 80s, Oldskool Hits, RnB Fridays, Triple M 80s, Triple M 90s, Triple M 2000s, Triple M Classic Rock, LiSTNR Radio.

Canberra (ACT)
Main Commercial Stations (AM/FM + DAB+): Mix 106.3, Hit104.7, 2CA, 2CC.
Digital-Only Stations: Club Lime Radio, NIGE!, 60's Music Canberra, 70's Music Canberra.

Hobart (TAS)
Main Commercial Stations (AM/FM + DAB+): GOLD 1017, 7HOFM, Hit100.9, Triple M Hobart 107.3.
Digital-Only Stations: 7HO Classic Hits, 7HO River.

Gold Coast (QLD)
Main Commercial Stations (AM/FM + DAB+): Hot Tomato (102.9), Sea FM 90.9, Triple M Gold Coast.
Digital-Only Stations: Hot Tomato Gold, Hot Tomato Ripe.

Darwin (NT)
Main Commercial Stations (AM/FM + DAB+): Mix 104.9, Hot 100.

Note: Station lineups and digital-only channel availability vary by regional and metropolitan market. National public broadcasters (ABC and SBS) also transmit digital stations across these major coverage zones.