Living in Malang
Malang is a city in East Java, Indonesia, home to 889,359 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 3%, #9 of 381), commuters (top 4%, #10 of 333), single professionals (top 4%, #13 of 338).
Residents889,359
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport69 km (Juanda International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,572,900 people
Sea coast47 km
Terrain around itabout 500 m, height range 310 m
Main railway line1.0 km
Distance to Jakarta671 km
Within 10 km889,359 people
Greater areaGreater Malang, the core
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Java
Winter daylight12 h 35 min, sunset 11:45
See Malang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Malang
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 35 min and sets around 11:45; in late June it sets around 12:21.
How Malang 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 East Java | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #287 of 381 | #59 of 73 | Map |
| Low-income household | 79 | #24 of 440 | #6 of 73 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #220 of 381 | #40 of 73 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #215 of 381 | #39 of 73 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #277 of 381 | #62 of 73 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 81 | #65 of 381 | #12 of 73 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #379 of 440 | #70 of 73 | Map |
| Single professional | 86 | #13 of 338 | #2 of 63 | Map |
| Young professional | 87 | #13 of 332 | #2 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 87 | #13 of 324 | #2 of 61 | Map |
| Remote worker | 80 | #30 of 440 | #5 of 73 | Map |
| Commuter | 90 | #10 of 333 | #1 of 63 | Map |
| Car-free household | 91 | #15 of 320 | #2 of 59 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #166 of 187 | #25 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 76 | #36 of 381 | #8 of 73 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 75 | #21 of 440 | #6 of 73 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 87 | #15 of 324 | #2 of 61 | Map |
| Expat professional | 84 | #17 of 440 | #2 of 73 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 83 | #9 of 381 | #1 of 73 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 20 | #409 of 440 | #71 of 73 | 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 | 28 | #350 of 440 | #59 of 73 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #406 of 440 | #71 of 73 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 78 | #5 of 440 | #1 of 73 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #13 of 440 | #1 of 73 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #318 of 440 | #59 of 73 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 86 | #39 of 440 | #7 of 73 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #16 of 338 | #3 of 63 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pakisaji 10 km
- Singosari 10 km
- Batu 17 km
- Lawang 18 km
- Kepanjen 18 km
- Gongdanglegi Kulon 22 km
- Sumberpucung 26 km
- Dampit 29 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.