Living in Banjarbaru
Banjarbaru is a city in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, home to 293,332 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 4%, #12 of 381), expat professionals (top 16%, #67 of 440), movers on a budget (top 18%, #79 of 440).
Residents293,332
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport8 km (Syamsudin Noor International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km424,800 people
Sea coast33 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line441.0 km
Distance to Jakarta938 km
Within 10 km424,781 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 19 min, sunset 11:29
See Banjarbaru on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Banjarbaru
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 19 min and sets around 11:29; in late June it sets around 12:20.
How Banjarbaru 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 South Kalimantan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #268 of 381 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Low-income household | 73 | #113 of 440 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #133 of 381 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #144 of 381 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #213 of 381 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 78 | #133 of 381 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #395 of 440 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #86 of 338 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #83 of 332 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| DINKS | 70 | #89 of 324 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #92 of 440 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #91 of 333 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #66 of 320 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Student | 2 | #144 of 187 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #124 of 381 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 71 | #79 of 440 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #66 of 324 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #67 of 440 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 82 | #12 of 381 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 29 | #387 of 440 | #5 of 6 | 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 | 13 | #406 of 440 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #396 of 440 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #103 of 440 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #54 of 440 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #246 of 440 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Coastal living | 56 | #308 of 332 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #97 of 440 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #96 of 338 | #2 of 3 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Martapura 5 km
- Banjarmasin 30 km
- Kualakapuas 69 km
- Barabai 113 km
- Amuntai 123 km
- Tanjung 155 km
- Palangkaraya 171 km
- Sampit 233 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.