Living in Tin Shui Wai (天水圍)
Tin Shui Wai (天水圍) is a city in Yuen Long (元朗區), Hong Kong, home to 286,232 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young professionals (top 2%, #2 of 125), remote workers (top 2%, #2 of 125), expat professionals (top 2%, #2 of 125).
Residents286,232
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport19 km (Hong Kong International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km7,501,300 people
Sea coast2 km
Terrain around itabout 190 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line11.7 km
Border with People's Republic of China5 km
Within 10 km1,466,575 people
Greater areaGreater Hong Kong, 25 km out
Winter daylight10 h 45 min, sunset 10:45
See Tin Shui Wai (天水圍) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Tin Shui Wai (天水圍)
- The South China Sea is 2 km away.
- It is part of Greater Hong Kong, 25 km from the city centre.
- The border with People's Republic of China is 5 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 45 min and sets around 10:45; in late June it sets around 13:11.
How Tin Shui Wai (天水圍) 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 | 77 | #17 of 150 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income household | 88 | #9 of 141 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 86 | #12 of 141 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Single parent | 87 | #11 of 125 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 77 | #18 of 149 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 89 | #10 of 149 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Early retiree | 75 | #13 of 146 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | 88 | #2 of 113 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Young professional | 89 | #2 of 125 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| DINKS | 89 | #4 of 95 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Remote worker | 87 | #2 of 125 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | 92 | #5 of 150 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Car-free household | 90 | #9 of 130 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Student | 22 | #60 of 90 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 88 | #8 of 141 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 86 | #11 of 149 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 86 | #7 of 125 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Expat professional | 88 | #2 of 125 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 86 | #5 of 149 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 72 | #32 of 150 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 92 | #5 of 150 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 65 | #28 of 150 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 71 | #28 of 150 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 74 | #3 of 150 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 87 | #5 of 150 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 84 | #14 of 149 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | 88 | #26 of 149 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Business owner | 93 | #3 of 149 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | 75 | #9 of 125 | #1 of 12 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ha Tsuen (厦村市) 2 km
- Yeung Uk Tsuen 2 km
- Ping Shan (屏山) 2 km
- Tung Tau Tsuen (東頭村) 3 km
- Hung Shui Kiu 3 km
- Yuen Long Kau Hui (元朗舊墟) 3 km
- Yuen Long San Hui (元朗) 4 km
- Fairview Park 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.