The 10 highest-risk council areas in Victoria. 34 of its 79 scored councils are in the higher exposure band.
| Rank in state | National rank | Council | Index score /100 | Exposure band | Rank range | Biggest drivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Frankston | 77.39 | Higher exposure | 2-6 | Partner loss, Mental health condition, Volunteering |
| 2 | 5 | Mildura | 75.62 | Higher exposure | 3-11 | Community infrastructure, Need for assistance, Financial capacity |
| 3 | 8 | Merri-bek | 73.20 | Higher exposure | 4-70 | Need for assistance, Limited English, Volunteering |
| 4 | 9 | Wodonga | 72.92 | Higher exposure | 6-24 | Mental health condition, Caring burden, Community infrastructure |
| 5 | 11 | Latrobe (Vic.) | 72.82 | Higher exposure | 8-28 | Mental health condition, Partner loss, Financial capacity |
| 6 | 18 | Darebin | 71.46 | Higher exposure | 7-70 | Need for assistance, Limited English, Volunteering |
| 7 | 19 | Central Goldfields | 71.22 | Higher exposure | 11-34 | Financial capacity, Mental health condition, Partner loss |
| 8 | 20 | Greater Shepparton | 69.72 | Higher exposure | 12-38 | Community infrastructure, Mental health condition, Need for assistance |
| 9 | 23 | Greater Dandenong | 69.42 | Higher exposure | 9-54 | Limited English, Need for assistance, Volunteering |
| 10 | 29 | Ballarat | 67.60 | Higher exposure | 23-87 | Mental health condition, Caring burden, Living alone |