Living in Shap Pat Heung
Shap Pat Heung is a large place in Yuen Long (元朗區), Hong Kong, home to 77,775 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 7%, #10 of 150), business owners (top 8%, #11 of 149), cross-border commuters (top 10%, #14 of 150).
Residents77,775
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport18 km (Hong Kong International)
Nearest city of 100k+1 km
Within 30 km7,775,900 people
Sea coast6 km
Terrain around itabout 190 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line11.1 km
Border with People's Republic of China7 km
Within 10 km1,842,802 people
Greater areaGreater Hong Kong, 20 km out
Winter daylight10 h 46 min, sunset 10:45
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Shap Pat Heung
- The South China Sea is 6 km away.
- It is part of Greater Hong Kong, 20 km from the city centre.
- The border with People's Republic of China is 7 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 46 min and sets around 10:45; in late June it sets around 13:11.
How Shap Pat Heung 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 Yuen Long (元朗區) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 71 | #41 of 150 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income household | 84 | #33 of 141 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 80 | #38 of 141 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Single parent | 82 | #36 of 125 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #40 of 149 | #10 of 12 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 87 | #21 of 149 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #35 of 146 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | 82 | #18 of 113 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Young professional | 83 | #18 of 125 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #19 of 95 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Remote worker | 85 | #17 of 125 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | 89 | #10 of 150 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Car-free household | 84 | #19 of 130 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Student | 21 | #61 of 90 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 84 | #33 of 141 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 80 | #39 of 149 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 77 | #19 of 125 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Expat professional | 82 | #20 of 125 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 79 | #16 of 149 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 65 | #51 of 150 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 88 | #14 of 150 | #10 of 12 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 60 | #54 of 150 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 61 | #47 of 150 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #20 of 150 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #13 of 150 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 80 | #39 of 149 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | 83 | #58 of 149 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Business owner | 91 | #11 of 149 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | 70 | #51 of 125 | #4 of 12 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Yuen Long San Hui (元朗) 1 km
- Yuen Long Kau Hui (元朗舊墟) 3 km
- Kam Tin (錦田) 3 km
- Tung Tau Tsuen (東頭村) 3 km
- Yeung Uk Tsuen 3 km
- Ping Shan (屏山) 4 km
- Fairview Park 5 km
- Tin Shui Wai (天水圍) 5 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.