In 2005, there were 109,323 registered marriages, representing a slight decrease of 1,635 (1.5%) from 2004. This decrease in registration numbers is consistent across all states and territories, with the exception of WA which rose by 4.9% (523) in 2005. NSW was the largest contributor to the decline in registrations at a national level, reporting a drop of 1,504 (-4%) marriages from 2004 to 2005. A similar pattern also occurred but to a lesser degree for both Vic. and SA with registration declines of 321 (-1.3%) and 253 (-3.2%) respectively. The number of registrations for Qld, Tas., NT and ACT remained steady when compared with 2004.