Taylor Swift, 'Ordinary' and The Wiggles: Australians' Top Picks on Spotify in 2025

Taylor Swift continues to capture the hearts of Australian listeners, topping Spotifys Wrapped rankings in Australia for the third year in a row. The American pop sensation leads a list dominated by North American artists, followed by Drake, Morgan Wallen, The Weeknd, and Billie Eilish.

Swifts latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, soared to No. 1 on the ARIA Chart, extending her record as the female artist with the most chart-topping albums (14). It also achieved the highest first-week streams in ARIA history and the strongest debut in vinyl sales. The single The Fate of Ophelia became her 13th No. 1 track, and the albums release saw Swift occupy the entire top 12 on the ARIA Singles Chart, a historic milestone.

On Spotify Australia, the most streamed song of the year was Alex Warrens Ordinary, followed by Gracie Abrams Thats So True, with Billie Eilishs Birds of a Feature completing the top three.

The Netflix soundtrack KPop Demon Hunters emerged as the most popular album overall, reflecting its massive streaming success in the latter half of 2025.

Among Australian artists, The Wiggles claimed the top spot, with The Kid Larois The First Time as the most-streamed local album. AC/DC ranked third among domestic acts, and the band dominated the Top Throwback Songs (pre-2000) chart with Thunderstruck, Highway to Hell, and Back in Black.

Spotify usage is widespread in Australia, with roughly half of the countrys 25 million population reportedly active on the platform each month.

Globally, Bad Bunny retained his position as the top artist of 2025 on Spotify, amassing over 19.8 billion streams, marking his fourth time achieving this milestone.

Australias Spotify 2025 Highlights

• Top Local Artists Debuts: Tame Impala, Spacey Jane
• Top Albums: KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix soundtrack)
• Popular Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, Lights Out: An Into Darkness Novel by Navessa Allen, Quicksilver: The Fae & Alchemy Series, Book 1 by Callie Hart
• Top Throwback Songs (pre-2000): Cant Get You Out of My Head by Kylie Minogue
• Most Discovered Artists (first-time streams by users)

Analysis of Australia's 2025 Spotify Wrapped: Trends and Impact

Taylor Swift's dominance on Spotify Wrapped in Australia for the third consecutive year underscores her enduring popularity. The artist's ability to capture the Australian audience's attention, alongside the notable achievements of her latest album "The Life of a Showgirl," solidifies her place as one of the most influential figures in the music industry. Swift's success is not just reflected in her chart-topping albums but also in her historic debut on the ARIA Chart and her hold on the top 12 positions of the ARIA Singles Chart.

While Swift continues to lead the charge, the presence of other major North American artists like Drake, Morgan Wallen, The Weeknd, and Billie Eilish reflects a broader trend of international dominance in the Australian market. This trend is mirrored in the overall Spotify Wrapped rankings, with non-Australian artists continuing to dominate the top spots.

In contrast, Australian acts are also gaining traction. The Wiggles, for instance, remain a strong force in the local scene, while The Kid Laroi's "The First Time" and AC/DC's throwback hits show the variety in local musical tastes. Notably, AC/DC’s presence in the Top Throwback Songs chart highlights the enduring legacy of classic rock in Australia.

The success of "KPop Demon Hunters," the Netflix soundtrack, emphasizes the rising global influence of K-pop and the expanding diversity of music genres in Australian playlists. This shift indicates a growing appetite for international music that goes beyond traditional pop and rock, reflecting broader cultural consumption trends.

Spotify’s broad reach in Australia, with around half of the population actively using the platform each month, demonstrates the significant role digital streaming plays in shaping musical preferences. As more Australians engage with the platform, it will be interesting to see how these trends evolve in the coming years, particularly with the increasing popularity of non-Western music genres.

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• Taylor Swift, ‘Ordinary’ and The Wiggles: Here’s What Australians Stanned on Spotify In 2025