Living in Yau Tong (油塘)
Yau Tong (油塘) is a large place in Kwun Tong (觀塘區), Hong Kong, home to 34,755 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 30%, #38 of 130), city lovers (top 30%, #37 of 125), young professionals (top 36%, #44 of 125).
Residents34,755
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport33 km (Hong Kong International)
Nearest city of 100k+4 km
Within 30 km7,534,900 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 200 m
Main railway line7.2 km
Border with People's Republic of China27 km
Within 10 km3,107,053 people
Greater areaGreater Hong Kong, 6 km out
Winter daylight10 h 46 min, sunset 10:44
See Yau Tong (油塘) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Yau Tong (油塘)
- It is right on the coast of the South China Sea.
- It is part of Greater Hong Kong, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 46 min and sets around 10:44; in late June it sets around 13:10.
How Yau Tong (油塘) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Hong Kong. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Hong Kong | In Kwun Tong (觀塘區) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #87 of 150 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Low-income household | 74 | #75 of 141 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #82 of 141 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #74 of 125 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #64 of 149 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 84 | #53 of 149 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #67 of 146 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Single professional | 75 | #47 of 113 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #44 of 125 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #38 of 95 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Remote worker | 80 | #60 of 125 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #77 of 150 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #38 of 130 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Student | 51 | #40 of 90 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #81 of 141 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #82 of 149 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #37 of 125 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Expat professional | 76 | #55 of 125 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #75 of 149 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 45 | #91 of 150 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 61 | #68 of 150 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 56 | #82 of 150 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #93 of 150 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #68 of 150 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 69 | #74 of 150 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #75 of 149 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Coastal living | 81 | #88 of 149 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Business owner | 86 | #74 of 149 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #62 of 125 | #2 of 3 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tiu Keng Leng (調景嶺) 2 km
- Tung Yuk Court 2 km
- Sai Wan Ho (西灣河) 2 km
- Aldrich Garden 2 km
- Lei King Wan 2 km
- Aldrich Bay 2 km
- Ming Wah Dai Ha 2 km
- Shau Kei Wan (筲箕灣) 2 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.