2004
| Market | Network Shares | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | Seven | Nine | Ten | SBS | |
| 5 Cities | 16.9% | 24.9% | 29.9% | 23.8% | 4.6% |
| Sydney | 16.5% | 25.5% | 30.0% | 23.1% | 4.9% |
| Melbourne | 16.9% | 23.7% | 31.2% | 23.9% | 4.4% |
| Brisbane | 16.2% | 24.5% | 31.5% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
| Adelaide | 16.8% | 25.1% | 28.4% | 25.4% | 4.3% |
| Perth | 18.7% | 26.6% | 25.7% | 24.2% | 4.8% |
2004 Was a year of 'feats' for Australian television ratings:
- The Seven Networks worst-ever share result in all markets and in the combined 5-City share.
- For the first time since the introduction of 'People Meters' in 1991; Seven finished third behind Ten in the markets of Melbourne and Adelaide.
- The Nine Network (Despite huge win) experienced its lowest ever 5-City share; the first time below the 30% mark. It experienced lowest ever shares in the markets of Sydney and Adelaide.
- The Ten Network experienced its best ever 5-City share since the introduction of 'People Meters'; experienced best ever shares in the markets of Sydney, Melbourne (finishing 2nd overall), Brisbane and Adelaide (finishing 2nd overall).
- The ABC experienced its best ever 5-City share and also best ever shares in all of the capital markets.
Read more about this topic: List Of Australian Television Ratings For 2004, Network Shares