Australia: news sources by age 2025| Statista

Main news sources used by consumers in Australia as of February 2025, by age group

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Release date

June 2025

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Region

Australia

Survey time period

January 16 to February 5, 2025

Number of respondents

2,006 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

adults who used at least one source of news

Method of interview

Online panel

Supplementary notes

Question: "You say you’ve used these sources of news in the last week, which would you say is your MAIN source of news?"

Citation formats

According to a survey conducted in 2025, around ** percent of Australian respondents aged 18-24 identified social media as their primary news source. In contrast, only ** percent of participants from the same age group stated that print media was their primary source of news.

 News sources in Australia

To stay informed about current events, Australians use diverse media sources, both online and offline. Traditional news sources such as television and radio remain important, especially among older age groups. For instance, ** percent of Australians aged 65 and over accessed news through television, while ** percent used radio. Social media continues to be a prominent news source for younger Australians, with ** percent of those aged 65 and over using it. Mobile devices have become a popular medium for accessing information. According to a survey conducted in 2025, approximately ** percent of Australian respondents accessed news through their mobile phones. This suggests a shift in news consumption patterns, highlighting the need for news organizations to adapt to the evolving media landscape in Australia.

Trust in Australian media sources

Trust in the news has become a significant concern in Australia. A 2024 survey showed that approximately ** percent of respondents had confidence in the trustworthiness of news most of the time, while ** percent of respondents indicated a lack of belief. Low trust can be attributed to factors such as misinformation, biased reporting, and a lack of transparency in news organizations. Building credibility and maintaining accuracy in news reporting will be essential to maintaining public trust in the Australian news landscape as traditional media gradually falls out of favor and digital platforms become more influential.