The 10 highest-risk council areas in New South Wales. 25 of its 128 scored councils are in the higher exposure band.
| Rank in state | National rank | Council | Index score /100 | Exposure band | Rank range | Biggest drivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | Nambucca Valley | 71.77 | Higher exposure | 8-29 | Partner loss, Financial capacity, Mental health condition |
| 2 | 26 | Cessnock | 68.79 | Higher exposure | 16-41 | Mental health condition, Financial capacity, Volunteering |
| 3 | 27 | Wollongong | 67.95 | Higher exposure | 14-58 | Community infrastructure, Need for assistance, Limited English |
| 4 | 32 | Shellharbour | 67.28 | Higher exposure | 18-58 | Volunteering, Financial capacity, Community infrastructure |
| 5 | 40 | Central Coast (NSW) | 66.76 | Higher exposure | 16-67 | Community infrastructure, Partner loss, Volunteering |
| 6 | 43 | Tweed | 66.48 | Higher exposure | 23-70 | Community infrastructure, Partner loss, Volunteering |
| 7 | 44 | Campbelltown (NSW) | 66.28 | Higher exposure | 20-79 | Volunteering, Financial capacity, Limited English |
| 8 | 49 | Albury | 66.01 | Higher exposure | 27-66 | Living alone, Partner loss, Mental health condition |
| 9 | 53 | Lake Macquarie | 65.88 | Higher exposure | 28-81 | Community infrastructure, Mental health condition, Caring burden |
| 10 | 55 | Newcastle | 65.74 | Higher exposure | 22-159 | Mental health condition, Partner loss, Need for assistance |