6 News Australia
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28,232
Followers
444
Following
17,854
Tweets
47.4
Avg Engagement
145
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @6NewsAU's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2020-04-29
- Verification:No
- Location:Not specified
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:500
- Avg Likes per Tweet:37.8
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:9.6
- Followers Analyzed:24,439
Engagement Analysis
Based on 500 tweetsThe account has a moderate level of engagement, with an average of 544 likes and 67 retweets per tweet. The engagement is likely driven by the timely and impactful nature of the content, such as breaking news and political updates.
37.8
Avg Likes/Tweet
9.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
18,921
Total Likes
4,793
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
11
Median Likes
4
Median Retweets
46
75th Percentile
1,225
Top Tweet
1.68
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
50.6%
Original
16.8%
Replies
30.0%
Retweets
2.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
44.4%
With Links
80.4%
With #Tags
38.0%
With @Mentions
25.4%
With Emojis
142
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.33
Reply/Original Ratio
0.09
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
58.6%
Weekday Posts
41.4%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 500 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 150 retweets (30% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 500 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 24,439 followersThe audience appears to be interested in politics, current events, and news updates, likely including Australians and international followers. The audience is engaged with breaking news and political developments.
Good
Audience Quality
17.7%
Suspicion Index
20.2%
Low-Quality %
112
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
32.5%
Empty Bio
12.3%
<10 Tweets
16.9%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
33.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
85.4%
No URL
7.9%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
25,708,987
Total Potential Reach
112
Median Follower Reach
439
75th Percentile Reach
13.4%
>1K followers
1.3%
>10K followers
0.3%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
75.1%
Creators
18,365 accounts
12.6%
Consumers
3,078 accounts
12.3%
Dormant
2,996 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
648
Verified Followers
2.65% of total
2,206
Protected Accounts
9.03% of total
8 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @9NewsAUS | 843,456 | News Outlet | News, Australia, Updates |
| @OccupyDemocrats | 536,973 | Political Activist | Progressive, Grassroots, Politics |
| @PeterStefanovi2 | 527,491 | Lawyer | Lawyer, Vlogger, Filmmaker |
| @sunriseon7 | 467,301 | TV Host | News, Entertainment, Lifestyle |
| @2thank | 395,284 | Appreciation Coach | Appreciation, Gratitude, Recognition |
| @cjwerleman | 349,267 | Journalist | Global politics, human rights, journalism |
| @peoplesearches | 321,979 | Investigator | MissingPersons, LawEnforcement, Trafficking |
| @latingle | 264,245 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, Opinion |
| @crikey_news | 197,689 | News outlet | Politics, News, Analysis |
| @rulajebreal | 193,601 | Professor | Foreign Policy, Author, Professor |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
16,503
Followers With Bio
7,936
Followers Without Bio
67.53%
% With Bio
32.47%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 500 analyzed4,155
Combined Engagement
3,256
Total Likes
899
Total Retweets
831
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
100%
With Hashtags
20%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
#BREAKING 🚨 Fred Nile, first elected in 1981, loses his upper house seat | #6NewsAU
#BREAKING 🚨 Ken Wyatt has resigned from the Liberal Party over their opposition to the Voice to Parliament: West Australian | #6NewsAU
We’re very proud to launch our new logo! | #6NewsAU https://t.co/vK18tXnFab
RT @Leo_Puglisi6: #BREAKING: Watch the moment tomato soup was poured on @ThePosieParker in Auckland @6NewsAU https://t.co/3WzslEjfEh
#BREAKING 🚨 Anthony Albanese has signed off on a government-wide ban on Chinese owned social media platform TikTok: The Australian | #6NewsAU
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares breaking news and political updates, which likely drives engagement. The use of hashtags and verified links suggests a focus on credibility and real-time reporting. The account's content is tailored to a politically aware audience interested in current affairs.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 28,232
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @6NewsAU reveals an growing Twitter presence with 28,232 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 47.4 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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