Living in Balikpapan
Balikpapan is a city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, home to 695,287 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 1%, #2 of 381), expat professionals (top 6%, #26 of 440), city lovers (top 8%, #24 of 324).
Residents695,287
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport7 km (Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km695,300 people
Sea coast0 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line699.7 km
Distance to Jakarta1,236 km
Within 10 km695,287 people
Greater areaGreater Balikpapan, the core
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 12 min, sunset 11:17
See Balikpapan on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Balikpapan
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the Makassar Strait.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 12 min and sets around 11:17; in late June it sets around 12:16.
How Balikpapan 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 Kalimantan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #310 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #75 of 440 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #198 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #195 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #181 of 381 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #185 of 381 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #410 of 440 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Single professional | 78 | #39 of 338 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 81 | #37 of 332 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| DINKS | 79 | #41 of 324 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #96 of 440 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #48 of 333 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Car-free household | 86 | #25 of 320 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #170 of 187 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #89 of 381 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 73 | #42 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 80 | #24 of 324 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #26 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 86 | #2 of 381 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 18 | #414 of 440 | #8 of 8 | 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 | 25 | #360 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 26 | #415 of 440 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #60 of 440 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #20 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #285 of 440 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #88 of 332 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Business owner | 83 | #53 of 440 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #39 of 338 | #2 of 6 | Map |
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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.