Living in Merauke
Merauke is a city in Papua, Indonesia, home to 116,864 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 34%, #129 of 381), single parents (top 36%, #135 of 381), low-income families (top 39%, #148 of 381).
Residents116,864
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport671 km (Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km116,900 people
Sea coast4 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line1,083.6 km
Distance to Jakarta3,711 km
Within 10 km116,864 people
LandscapeMelanesia, New Guinea
Winter daylight12 h 37 min, sunset 9:55
See Merauke on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Merauke
- The landscape belongs to Melanesia.
- The Arafura Sea is 4 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 37 min and sets around 9:55; in late June it sets around 10:29.
How Merauke 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 | 69 | #129 of 381 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income household | 61 | #275 of 440 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #148 of 381 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #135 of 381 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #214 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #295 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #238 of 440 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | 44 | #256 of 338 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 49 | #246 of 332 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| DINKS | 44 | #260 of 324 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #289 of 440 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | 67 | #245 of 333 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Car-free household | 62 | #197 of 320 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 67 | #262 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #292 of 440 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 46 | #207 of 324 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Expat professional | 36 | #310 of 440 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 52 | #271 of 381 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 63 | #230 of 440 | #10 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #38 of 77 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 41 | #288 of 440 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #229 of 440 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #243 of 440 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 48 | #264 of 440 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 42 | #410 of 440 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #165 of 332 | #7 of 9 | Map |
| Business owner | 45 | #311 of 440 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | 44 | #251 of 338 | #4 of 6 | 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.