Living in Siu Lek Yuen (小瀝源)
Siu Lek Yuen (小瀝源) is a large place in Sha Tin (沙田區), Hong Kong, home to 57,349 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 20%, #25 of 130), city lovers (top 22%, #27 of 125), expat professionals (top 25%, #31 of 125).
Residents57,349
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport32 km (Hong Kong International)
Nearest city of 100k+3 km
Within 30 km7,786,100 people
Sea coast2 km
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 200 m
Main railway line3.9 km
Border with People's Republic of China17 km
Within 10 km3,834,692 people
Greater areaGreater Hong Kong, 9 km out
Winter daylight10 h 46 min, sunset 10:44
See Siu Lek Yuen (小瀝源) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Siu Lek Yuen (小瀝源)
- It is right on the coast of the South China Sea.
- It is part of Greater Hong Kong, 9 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 Siu Lek Yuen (小瀝源) 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 Sha Tin (沙田區) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 49 | #125 of 150 | #8 of 9 | Map |
| Low-income household | 69 | #107 of 141 | #8 of 9 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #119 of 141 | #8 of 9 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #109 of 125 | #8 of 9 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #85 of 149 | #7 of 9 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 81 | #75 of 149 | #6 of 9 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #110 of 146 | #9 of 9 | Map |
| Single professional | 76 | #34 of 113 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Young professional | 78 | #32 of 125 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| DINKS | 80 | #30 of 95 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Remote worker | 78 | #83 of 125 | #9 of 9 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #69 of 150 | #8 of 9 | Map |
| Car-free household | 82 | #25 of 130 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| Student | 25 | #58 of 90 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 68 | #112 of 141 | #8 of 9 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #116 of 149 | #8 of 9 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 74 | #27 of 125 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| Expat professional | 78 | #31 of 125 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #92 of 149 | #9 of 9 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 14 | #140 of 150 | #7 of 9 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 73 | #42 of 150 | #7 of 9 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 42 | #136 of 150 | #7 of 9 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 14 | #140 of 150 | #7 of 9 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #72 of 150 | #7 of 9 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #88 of 150 | #9 of 9 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #118 of 149 | #8 of 9 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #132 of 149 | #7 of 9 | Map |
| Business owner | 87 | #50 of 149 | #5 of 9 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #76 of 125 | #4 of 9 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sha Tin Wai (沙田圍) 2 km
- Sha Tin (沙田) 3 km
- Ma On Shan (馬鞍山村) 4 km
- Wong Tai Sin (黃大仙) 5 km
- Pak Shek Kok (白石角) 5 km
- Kam Ying 5 km
- Sai Kung (西貢) 6 km
- Lee On 6 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.