Radio stations near me
Every FM, AM and DAB+ station you can get at your postcode – frequency and signal strength – then listen live online with one tap.
- ACMA transmitter register
- 100% free
- No sign-up
- Location never stored
Find your local stations in 3 steps
No app, no account – it works on any phone or computer
- 1Enter your postcode or town
Type a 4-digit postcode, a town, tap a city – or press “Use my location”.
- 2We check every transmitter
Each licensed FM, AM and DAB+ transmitter in the ACMA register is rated for your spot.
- 3Tune in – or listen live
Use the frequency on your radio, or press “Listen live” to stream the station right here.
What the signal bars mean
Estimated from each transmitter’s power, antenna height and distance
Clear indoors on almost any radio.
Solid outdoors and in the car. Indoors it may need a better antenna.
Fringe area: you may hear it with a good antenna or now and then.
How to find local radio stations near you
Looking for “radio stations near me”? This free finder lists the FM, AM and DAB+ stations that reach your postcode, based on the ACMA register of licensed broadcast transmitters: the ABC and SBS, commercial networks, community radio, narrowcasters and First Nations broadcasters.
FM, AM or DAB+?
FM gives the best analogue sound and reaches roughly 50 to 100 km from a main transmitter. AM covers far more ground, which is why talkback and racing stations still use it. DAB+ adds digital-only stations in the capital cities.
Tips for better reception
Extend the antenna fully and move the radio near a window, away from TVs, LED lights and chargers. In the car, a clean antenna connection makes a real difference.
Regional and remote Australia
The ABC, SBS and community broadcasters run hundreds of small relays, including at mine sites and Indigenous communities. Your town may have its own frequency that a national list would miss.
Out of range? Stream it
Most stations also stream online. Press “Listen live” and hear your local station free in your browser.
Find any network’s frequency in your town
From the ACMA transmitter register, every town listed
Frequently asked questions
How do you know which radio stations I can get?
We use the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s public register of broadcast transmitters, which records each FM, AM and DAB+ transmitter’s location, power and antenna height. We estimate the signal at your location from those figures.
Can I search by postcode?
Yes. Type your 4-digit postcode, such as 2000 or 3550, and we use the centre of that postcode to find the transmitters that reach you. You can also type a town or suburb, or press “Use my location”.
What do Strong, Good and Fringe mean?
Strong should be clear indoors on most radios, Good is solid outdoors and in the car, and Fringe means you may need a better antenna or may only hear it some of the time.
Why do triple j and the ABC have so many frequencies?
The ABC and SBS run hundreds of transmitters and relays so that regional and remote towns can hear them, and each area has its own frequency. Our triple j, Radio National, ABC Classic, NewsRadio and ABC Local Radio pages list every town.
Is DAB+ digital radio available where I live?
DAB+ is broadcast in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus a few regional trials. If a DAB+ transmitter reaches you it shows under the DAB+ tab, with its block (9A, 9B or 9C).
Can I listen to a station I cannot receive?
Yes. Stations with a working online stream have a “Listen live” button, and they play here on AU Radios, free and with no app.
How far does an FM signal reach?
A powerful metropolitan FM station can reach 80 to 100 km or more, while low-power community and narrowcast stations may only cover a few kilometres. AM travels much further, especially at night.
Is this the same as my car radio?
Very close. A car antenna is better than most home radios, so you will usually hear every Strong and Good station, and some Fringe ones as well.