Living in Tai Koo
Tai Koo is a large place in Siu Ma Shan (東區), Hong Kong, home to 35,373 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 29%, #26 of 90), car-free households (top 30%, #39 of 130), city lovers (top 31%, #38 of 125).
Residents35,373
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport31 km (Hong Kong International)
Nearest city of 100k+4 km
Within 30 km7,788,300 people
Sea coast0 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 200 m
Main railway line5.5 km
Border with People's Republic of China28 km
Within 10 km3,480,725 people
Greater areaGreater Hong Kong, 4 km out
Winter daylight10 h 46 min, sunset 10:45
See Tai Koo on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Tai Koo
- It is right on the coast of the South China Sea.
- It is part of Greater Hong Kong, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 46 min and sets around 10:45; in late June it sets around 13:10.
How Tai Koo 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 Siu Ma Shan (東區) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 54 | #100 of 150 | #17 of 41 | Map |
| Low-income household | 71 | #90 of 141 | #12 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #95 of 141 | #17 of 39 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #87 of 125 | #13 of 27 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #70 of 149 | #2 of 41 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #60 of 149 | #2 of 41 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #82 of 146 | #9 of 41 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #58 of 113 | #1 of 24 | Map |
| Young professional | 75 | #52 of 125 | #1 of 27 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #39 of 95 | #1 of 14 | Map |
| Remote worker | 79 | #67 of 125 | #1 of 27 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #88 of 150 | #1 of 41 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #39 of 130 | #1 of 31 | Map |
| Student | 64 | #26 of 90 | #7 of 11 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #92 of 141 | #14 of 39 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #95 of 149 | #16 of 41 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #38 of 125 | #1 of 27 | Map |
| Expat professional | 76 | #57 of 125 | #1 of 27 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #88 of 149 | #6 of 41 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 32 | #113 of 150 | #27 of 41 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 57 | #80 of 150 | #1 of 41 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 50 | #109 of 150 | #25 of 41 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #113 of 150 | #27 of 41 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 55 | #79 of 150 | #1 of 41 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #85 of 150 | #4 of 41 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #88 of 149 | #13 of 41 | Map |
| Coastal living | 78 | #104 of 149 | #21 of 41 | Map |
| Business owner | 86 | #78 of 149 | #1 of 41 | Map |
| Digital native | 70 | #50 of 125 | #6 of 27 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kornhill Garden 0 km
- Kornhill 0 km
- Nam Fung Sun Chuen 0 km
- Quarry Bay (鰂魚涌) 0 km
- Sai Wan Ho (西灣河) 1 km
- Lei King Wan 1 km
- Aldrich Bay 1 km
- Tung Yuk Court 1 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.