Living in Binjai
Binjai is a city in North Sumatra, Indonesia, home to 279,302 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 1%, #3 of 440), first-time home buyers (top 1%, #3 of 381), movers on a budget (top 2%, #5 of 440).
Residents279,302
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport43 km (Kualanamu International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km3,081,000 people
Sea coast34 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line4.9 km
Distance to Jakarta1,428 km
Within 10 km279,302 people
Greater areaGreater Binjai, the core
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight11 h 55 min, sunset 12:22
See Binjai on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Binjai
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 55 min and sets around 12:22; in late June it sets around 13:38.
How Binjai 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 North Sumatra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 70 | #95 of 381 | #10 of 26 | Map |
| Low-income household | 83 | #3 of 440 | #2 of 31 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #72 of 381 | #7 of 26 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #78 of 381 | #7 of 26 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 77 | #71 of 381 | #4 of 26 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #31 of 381 | #2 of 26 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #62 of 440 | #4 of 31 | Map |
| Single professional | 82 | #25 of 338 | #3 of 19 | Map |
| Young professional | 83 | #25 of 332 | #3 of 19 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #25 of 324 | #3 of 19 | Map |
| Remote worker | 81 | #13 of 440 | #1 of 31 | Map |
| Commuter | 91 | #4 of 333 | #2 of 19 | Map |
| Car-free household | 83 | #40 of 320 | #4 of 19 | Map |
| Student | 4 | #133 of 187 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 80 | #3 of 381 | #2 of 26 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 79 | #5 of 440 | #2 of 31 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 77 | #36 of 324 | #4 of 19 | Map |
| Expat professional | 82 | #22 of 440 | #3 of 31 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #21 of 381 | #2 of 26 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #327 of 440 | #26 of 31 | 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 | 8 | #420 of 440 | #28 of 31 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #301 of 440 | #24 of 31 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 80 | #2 of 440 | #1 of 31 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #16 of 440 | #3 of 31 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #160 of 440 | #14 of 31 | Map |
| Coastal living | 56 | #315 of 332 | #26 of 27 | Map |
| Business owner | 90 | #14 of 440 | #3 of 31 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #37 of 338 | #5 of 19 | 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.