SATAC Statistical Handbook 2005 - Universities
Table Set L - Applicants by Australian Bureau of Statistics Region
| ABS Geographical Region | Count | % of Total |
| NORTH Metro | 3655 | 15.8% |
| SOUTH Metro | 5071 | 21.9% |
| EAST Metro | 4971 | 21.5% |
| WEST Metro | 2586 | 11.2% |
| SA Rural | 3037 | 13.1% |
| Outside of SA | 3838 | 16.6% |
| Total | 23158 |