Living in Purbalingga
Purbalingga is a large place in Central Java, Indonesia, home to 56,903 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 9%, #38 of 440), early retirees (top 10%, #40 of 440), rural value seekers (top 18%, #79 of 440).
Residents56,903
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport96 km (Yogyakarta International)
Nearest city of 100k+15 km
Within 30 km495,300 people
Sea coast36 km
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 390 m
Main railway line7.1 km
Distance to Jakarta311 km
Within 10 km56,903 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Java
Winter daylight12 h 33 min, sunset 11:58
See Purbalingga on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Purbalingga
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 33 min and sets around 11:58; in late June it sets around 12:35.
How Purbalingga ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Indonesia. 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 Indonesia | In Central Java | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 71 | #73 of 381 | #11 of 78 | Map |
| Low-income household | 64 | #244 of 440 | #53 of 79 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #105 of 381 | #14 of 78 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #93 of 381 | #11 of 78 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #169 of 381 | #40 of 78 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 78 | #130 of 381 | #31 of 78 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #40 of 440 | #12 of 79 | Map |
| Single professional | 44 | #255 of 338 | #53 of 74 | Map |
| Young professional | 46 | #255 of 332 | #53 of 73 | Map |
| DINKS | 46 | #254 of 324 | #54 of 69 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #219 of 440 | #52 of 79 | Map |
| Commuter | 65 | #254 of 333 | #54 of 73 | Map |
| Car-free household | 47 | #258 of 320 | #53 of 68 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 68 | #242 of 381 | #53 of 78 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 59 | #253 of 440 | #55 of 79 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 34 | #262 of 324 | #53 of 69 | Map |
| Expat professional | 49 | #242 of 440 | #57 of 79 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #252 of 381 | #50 of 78 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 75 | #120 of 440 | #23 of 79 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 57 | #165 of 440 | #30 of 79 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 62 | #79 of 440 | #18 of 79 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #252 of 440 | #50 of 79 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 51 | #247 of 440 | #54 of 79 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #38 of 440 | #16 of 79 | Map |
| Coastal living | 56 | #311 of 332 | #50 of 53 | Map |
| Business owner | 61 | #229 of 440 | #57 of 79 | Map |
| Digital native | 42 | #269 of 338 | #54 of 74 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sokaraja 11 km
- Purwokerto 15 km
- Banyumas 16 km
- Baturaden 19 km
- Gombong 29 km
- Kroya 30 km
- Randudongkal 33 km
- Wangon 37 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.