Most Popular Podcasts in Australia - February 2026
The top 100 podcasts in Australia right now, ranked by combined chart data from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and PodcastIndex. Updated monthly.
Updated: February 20, 2026
How does the PodRanker Score work?
Every podcast gets a PodRanker Score from 0 to 100 based on its chart performance across multiple platforms.
- We collect chart rankings from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and PodcastIndex each month.
- Each source carries a different weight -Apple and Spotify count the most, reflecting their larger listener base.
- The country score reflects how well a podcast ranks on each platform's chart for Australia specifically.
- A score of 100 means #1 on every platform. A score of 50 means solid rankings on most platforms.
The top podcasts in Australia, ranked
About 40% of Australian adults listen to podcasts at least once a month. That's a high number for a country of 26 million. This chart ranks the most popular podcasts in Australia by combining the Apple Podcasts Australia chart, Spotify Australia chart, and PodcastIndex data into a single score.
Casefile, which started as a small Australian true crime podcast, is now one of the most downloaded shows in the world. That trajectory says a lot about the Australian market: the audience is big enough and engaged enough to launch global hits. Other top Australian podcasts include Hamish & Andy, The Imperfects, and various shows from ARN's iHeart and LiSTNR networks. American imports chart too, but local content tends to hold the top spots.
AFL and cricket podcasts cause noticeable chart movement during their respective seasons. In Melbourne and Sydney, commute listening drives a lot of the numbers. Spotify has been growing its Australian user base, but Apple Podcasts still leads here. For the best podcasts in Australia this month, or to track what's trending across the Australian podcast charts, check the ranking above.
We update these rankings every month. Check out the worldwide top 100 or pick another country from the selector above.