Living in Biak
Biak is a large place in Papua, Indonesia, home to 41,731 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 12%, #39 of 332), climate-conscious movers (top 16%, #70 of 440), nature lovers (top 18%, #79 of 440).
Residents41,731
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport511 km (Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International)
Nearest city of 100k+4 km
Within 30 km41,700 people
Sea coast3 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line1,386.3 km
Distance to Jakarta3,292 km
Within 10 km41,731 people
LandscapeBiak, Melanesia
Winter daylight12 h 11 min, sunset 10:00
See Biak on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Biak
- The landscape belongs to Biak.
- The South Pacific Ocean is 3 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 11 min and sets around 10:00; in late June it sets around 10:59.
How Biak 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 Papua | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 45 | #333 of 440 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 68 | #213 of 440 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | 13 | #331 of 338 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 18 | #327 of 332 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| DINKS | 13 | #323 of 324 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 63 | #346 of 440 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | 47 | #320 of 333 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Car-free household | 36 | #290 of 320 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 44 | #377 of 440 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 17 | #308 of 324 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Expat professional | 12 | #361 of 440 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 77 | #79 of 440 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 12 | #43 of 77 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 47 | #241 of 440 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 61 | #132 of 440 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 37 | #378 of 440 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 28 | #358 of 440 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #70 of 440 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | 79 | #39 of 332 | #2 of 9 | Map |
| Business owner | 24 | #341 of 440 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | 30 | #325 of 338 | #6 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.