The 10 highest-risk council areas in Western Australia. 11 of its 96 scored councils are in the higher exposure band.
| Rank in state | National rank | Council | Index score /100 | Exposure band | Rank range | Biggest drivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61 | Kwinana | 64.96 | Higher exposure | 29-102 | Partner loss, Mental health condition, Financial capacity |
| 2 | 72 | Belmont | 63.38 | Higher exposure | 40-115 | Partner loss, Living alone, Volunteering |
| 3 | 73 | Narrogin | 63.29 | Higher exposure | 28-128 | Mental health condition, Living alone, Transport access |
| 4 | 80 | Collie | 62.50 | Higher exposure | 49-120 | Transport access, Community infrastructure, Financial capacity |
| 5 | 94 | Greater Geraldton | 60.78 | Higher exposure | 48-123 | Community infrastructure, Mental health condition, Partner loss |
| 6 | 101 | Northam | 59.55 | Higher exposure | 81-148 | Transport access, Financial capacity, Partner loss |
| 7 | 112 | Stirling | 58.77 | Higher exposure | 75-149 | Limited English, Living alone, Partner loss |
| 8 | 113 | Vincent | 58.69 | Higher exposure | 64-226 | Living alone, Partner loss, Need for assistance |
| 9 | 114 | Bunbury | 58.64 | Higher exposure | 85-192 | Partner loss, Living alone, Mental health condition |
| 10 | 115 | Bassendean | 58.63 | Higher exposure | 88-159 | Partner loss, Living alone, Volunteering |