The 10 highest-risk council areas in Queensland. 15 of its 52 scored councils are in the higher exposure band.
| Rank in state | National rank | Council | Index score /100 | Exposure band | Rank range | Biggest drivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | Rockhampton | 71.86 | Higher exposure | 10-22 | Mental health condition, Need for assistance, Partner loss |
| 2 | 21 | Bundaberg | 69.63 | Higher exposure | 10-46 | Community infrastructure, Financial capacity, Need for assistance |
| 3 | 25 | Fraser Coast | 68.89 | Higher exposure | 12-43 | Financial capacity, Mental health condition, Need for assistance |
| 4 | 28 | Ipswich | 67.86 | Higher exposure | 19-58 | Mental health condition, Need for assistance, Volunteering |
| 5 | 41 | Logan | 66.61 | Higher exposure | 22-83 | Financial capacity, Need for assistance, Volunteering |
| 6 | 46 | Lockyer Valley | 66.14 | Higher exposure | 22-82 | Mental health condition, Transport access, Financial capacity |
| 7 | 48 | Townsville | 66.08 | Higher exposure | 30-60 | Mental health condition, Need for assistance, Volunteering |
| 8 | 50 | Somerset | 66.00 | Higher exposure | 22-84 | Transport access, Community infrastructure, Mental health condition |
| 9 | 54 | Moreton Bay | 65.75 | Higher exposure | 30-71 | Mental health condition, Volunteering, Community infrastructure |
| 10 | 69 | Murweh | 63.80 | Higher exposure | 33-101 | Living alone, Partner loss, Financial capacity |