The 10 highest-risk council areas in South Australia. 19 of its 67 scored councils are in the higher exposure band.
| Rank in state | National rank | Council | Index score /100 | Exposure band | Rank range | Biggest drivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Playford | 79.98 | Higher exposure | 1-3 | Financial capacity, Mental health condition, Community infrastructure |
| 2 | 2 | Port Pirie | 77.76 | Higher exposure | 2-7 | Mental health condition, Financial capacity, Partner loss |
| 3 | 4 | Gawler | 76.02 | Higher exposure | 4-7 | Financial capacity, Mental health condition, Partner loss |
| 4 | 6 | Salisbury | 74.69 | Higher exposure | 3-14 | Financial capacity, Volunteering, Mental health condition |
| 5 | 10 | Murray Bridge | 72.87 | Higher exposure | 5-25 | Community infrastructure, Caring burden, Financial capacity |
| 6 | 13 | Marion | 72.34 | Higher exposure | 9-30 | Community infrastructure, Partner loss, Living alone |
| 7 | 14 | Whyalla | 72.05 | Higher exposure | 8-28 | Financial capacity, Living alone, Partner loss |
| 8 | 17 | Port Adelaide Enfield | 71.71 | Higher exposure | 8-83 | Mental health condition, Partner loss, Need for assistance |
| 9 | 22 | West Torrens | 69.50 | Higher exposure | 12-77 | Need for assistance, Partner loss, Living alone |
| 10 | 35 | Berri Barmera | 67.08 | Higher exposure | 21-70 | Financial capacity, Mental health condition, Limited English |