Living in Palu
Palu is a city in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to 389,959 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 18%, #57 of 320), city lovers (top 20%, #63 of 324), young professionals (top 24%, #79 of 332).
Residents389,959
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport333 km (Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km390,000 people
Sea coast5 km
Terrain around itabout 470 m, height range 980 m
Main railway line799.7 km
Distance to Jakarta1,561 km
Within 10 km389,959 people
Greater areaGreater Palu, 4 km out
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 10 min, sunset 11:04
See Palu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Palu
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- The Makassar Strait is 5 km away.
- It is part of Greater Palu, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 10 min and sets around 11:04; in late June it sets around 12:04.
How Palu 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 Sulawesi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 68 | #142 of 381 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Low-income household | 73 | #111 of 440 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #116 of 381 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #126 of 381 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #311 of 381 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #358 of 381 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #328 of 440 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #83 of 338 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #79 of 332 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| DINKS | 70 | #88 of 324 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #206 of 440 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #88 of 333 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Car-free household | 80 | #57 of 320 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #182 of 187 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #120 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #162 of 440 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #63 of 324 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Expat professional | 61 | #156 of 440 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #212 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 34 | #371 of 440 | #5 of 5 | 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 | 63 | #113 of 440 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 40 | #359 of 440 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #41 of 440 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #125 of 440 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #324 of 440 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #203 of 332 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| Business owner | 64 | #209 of 440 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #140 of 338 | #1 of 2 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.