SATAC Statistical Handbook 2008 Mid Year - Universities
Table Q - Undergraduate Applicants by Australian Bureau of Statistics Region
| ABS Geographical Region | Frequency | Percent |
| Adelaide Metro - North | 309 | 13.7% |
| Adelaide Metro - South | 360 | 15.9% |
| Adelaide Metro - East | 340 | 15.0% |
| Adelaide Metro - West | 218 | 9.6% |
| Country SA - Outer Adelaide | 72 | 3.2% |
| Country SA - Eyre | 10 | 0.4% |
| Country SA - Murray Lands | 17 | 0.8% |
| Country SA - Northern | 31 | 1.4% |
| Country SA - South East | 33 | 1.5% |
| Country SA - Yorke & Lower North | 8 | 0.4% |
| Darwin NT | 286 | 12.7% |
| Country NT | 65 | 2.9% |
| Australian Capital Territory | 9 | 0.4% |
| New South Wales | 74 | 3.3% |
| Queensland | 140 | 6.2% |
| Tasmania | 13 | 0.6% |
| Victoria | 186 | 8.2% |
| Western Australia | 70 | 3.1% |
| Outside of Australia | 19 | 0.8% |
| Total | 2260 | 100.0% |