True crime continues to dominate podcast categories: On Device study

July 2, 2024 12:58

True crime content is the most popular podcast category, with 45% of Australians devoted to the genre, according to a new study from On Device.

The study into Australia’s podcasting landscape found that the majority (53%) of Australians listen to podcasts monthly, with an average listening time of 1.6 hours daily.

Daily podcast listeners were found to be 49% more likely to engage with broadcast radio daily, indicating a synergy between the two audio formats.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.