The 10 highest-risk council areas in Northern Territory. 0 of its 13 scored councils are in the higher exposure band.
| Rank in state | National rank | Council | Index score /100 | Exposure band | Rank range | Biggest drivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127 | Palmerston | 57.95 | Mid-range exposure | 85-201 | Partner loss, Need for assistance, Volunteering |
| 2 | 208 | East Arnhem | 51.86 | Mid-range exposure | 123-334 | Need for assistance, Partner loss, Volunteering |
| 3 | 258 | MacDonnell | 48.29 | Mid-range exposure | 171-375 | Partner loss, Need for assistance, Volunteering |
| 4 | 273 | Katherine | 47.40 | Mid-range exposure | 215-329 | Partner loss, Volunteering, Need for assistance |
| 5 | 293 | Central Desert | 45.96 | Mid-range exposure | 208-400 | Volunteering, Partner loss, Need for assistance |
| 6 | 311 | Victoria Daly | 44.43 | Mid-range exposure | 248-389 | Volunteering, Need for assistance, Partner loss |
| 7 | 315 | Litchfield | 44.11 | Mid-range exposure | 216-366 | Community infrastructure, Transport access, Volunteering |
| 8 | 318 | Barkly | 43.62 | Mid-range exposure | 260-389 | Partner loss, Volunteering, Need for assistance |
| 9 | 330 | Alice Springs | 42.99 | Mid-range exposure | 288-375 | Partner loss, Limited English, Living alone |
| 10 | 339 | Roper Gulf | 42.57 | Mid-range exposure | 258-415 | Volunteering, Community infrastructure, Partner loss |