Living in Makassar
Makassar is a city in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to 1,474,393 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 2%, #6 of 381), remote workers (top 2%, #7 of 440), expat professionals (top 2%, #7 of 440).
Residents1,474,393
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport16 km (Sultan Hasanuddin International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,587,400 people
Sea coast4 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line655.3 km
Distance to Jakarta1,399 km
Within 10 km1,474,393 people
Greater areaGreater Makassar, the core
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 25 min, sunset 11:13
See Makassar on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Makassar
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- The Makassar Strait is 4 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 25 min and sets around 11:13; in late June it sets around 11:59.
How Makassar 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 | 56 | #337 of 381 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #71 of 440 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #304 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #296 of 381 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #236 of 381 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 82 | #55 of 381 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #407 of 440 | #10 of 10 | Map |
| Single professional | 88 | #9 of 338 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Young professional | 90 | #9 of 332 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| DINKS | 90 | #10 of 324 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 82 | #7 of 440 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Commuter | 89 | #21 of 333 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Car-free household | 95 | #9 of 320 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #159 of 187 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #96 of 381 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 72 | #53 of 440 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 92 | #10 of 324 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Expat professional | 90 | #7 of 440 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 85 | #6 of 381 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 12 | #421 of 440 | #10 of 10 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 21 | #13 of 77 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 29 | #348 of 440 | #9 of 10 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 21 | #423 of 440 | #10 of 10 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 73 | #31 of 440 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #2 of 440 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #329 of 440 | #7 of 10 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #153 of 332 | #6 of 10 | Map |
| Business owner | 89 | #18 of 440 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Digital native | 72 | #7 of 338 | #1 of 7 | 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.