Living in Galesong
Galesong is a large place in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to 83,050 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 2%, #5 of 332), retired couples (top 3%, #10 of 381), early retirees (top 4%, #17 of 440).
Residents83,050
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport34 km (Sultan Hasanuddin International)
Nearest city of 100k+20 km
Within 30 km1,557,400 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line639.4 km
Distance to Jakarta1,390 km
Within 10 km83,050 people
Greater areaGreater Makassar, 21 km out
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 26 min, sunset 11:14
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Galesong
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the Makassar Strait.
- It is part of Greater Makassar, 21 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 26 min and sets around 11:14; in late June it sets around 11:59.
How Galesong 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 Sulawesi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 69 | #131 of 381 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income household | 70 | #182 of 440 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #142 of 381 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #146 of 381 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 81 | #10 of 381 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 81 | #62 of 381 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 73 | #17 of 440 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Single professional | 56 | #186 of 338 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Young professional | 57 | #193 of 332 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| DINKS | 58 | #176 of 324 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #104 of 440 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #224 of 333 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Car-free household | 56 | #221 of 320 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Student | 41 | #77 of 187 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #179 of 381 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 68 | #127 of 440 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 46 | #206 of 324 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Expat professional | 64 | #128 of 440 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #164 of 381 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 71 | #156 of 440 | #6 of 10 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #22 of 77 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 52 | #201 of 440 | #7 of 10 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 62 | #76 of 440 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 62 | #138 of 440 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #138 of 440 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #27 of 440 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Coastal living | 81 | #5 of 332 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Business owner | 75 | #114 of 440 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Digital native | 50 | #203 of 338 | #4 of 7 | 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.