ARE MEDIA REACHES 7.3 MILLION AUSTRALIANS MONTHLY IN LATEST ROY MORGAN DATA

Posted 23 February 2026 in Press Release

Better Homes & Gardens reaches 1.98 million Australians every month cross-platform, while flagship homes & lifestyle brands post strong print increases

Are Media has delivered strong print audience growth across its homes and lifestyle portfolio while achieving significant national reach, according to the latest Roy Morgan readership results for December 2025.

Reaching more than 7.3 million Australians monthly, the results highlight the continued strength of Are Media’s trusted content brands to connect with audiences across platforms, while reinforcing the enduring influence of print as a powerful foundation for premium, brand safe engagement.

Cementing its authority in food and lifestyle, Australian Gourmet Traveller reached 541,000 readers, with print readership increasing 31% year on year to 313,000.

Across the homes category, Home Beautiful delivered 400,000 print readers alongside a total audience of 536,000, while Country Style recorded 34% year on year print growth to 306,000 readers, reaching 508,000 in total audience. The results also reinforce the strength of specialist audiences, with Belle achieving 41% print growth year on year to 185,000 readers and a total audience of 390,000.

Are Media’s mass-reach brands continue to engage millions of Australians each month, led by Better Homes and Gardens with 1.98 million readers across platforms, including 1.59 million in print; The Australian Women’s Weekly with 1.66 million across platforms and 1.17 million in print; and Woman’s Day with 815,000 across platforms and 606,000 weekly print readers.

marie claire’s distinctive blend of style and substance reached 643,000 readers across platforms, including 235,000 in print. Following its return to market, ELLE Australia continues to establish itself as a leading luxury fashion and culture authority, reaching 346,000 readers, including 179,000 in print.

Sally Eagle, Are Media Director of Content, said: “These results reinforce the strength of trusted brands in a multi-platform world. Our premium audiences in print continue to play a critical role in building deep engagement and trust, while our digital platforms, growing network of video-led podcasts and our social and email communities of more than 20 million extend that connection at scale.

“As Australian women increasingly seek trusted content that reflects their passions and interests, Are Media and its suite of brands is uniquely positioned to deliver meaningful environments that create impact for both readers and our commercial partners.”

 

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