Living in Baubau
Baubau is a city in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to 161,280 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income families (top 4%, #13 of 381), single parents (top 8%, #27 of 381), young families (top 9%, #32 of 381).
Residents161,280
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport340 km (Sultan Hasanuddin International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km161,300 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 310 m, height range 360 m
Main railway line959.7 km
Distance to Jakarta1,747 km
Within 10 km161,280 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 26 min, sunset 11:01
See Baubau on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Baubau
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the Banda Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 26 min and sets around 11:01; in late June it sets around 11:46.
How Baubau 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 Southeast Sulawesi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 72 | #32 of 381 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Low-income household | 65 | #233 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Low-income family | 73 | #13 of 381 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Single parent | 75 | #27 of 381 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #64 of 381 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #162 of 381 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #166 of 440 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Single professional | 54 | #200 of 338 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Young professional | 58 | #189 of 332 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| DINKS | 53 | #206 of 324 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #252 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #195 of 333 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Car-free household | 69 | #155 of 320 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #200 of 381 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 59 | #254 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 55 | #168 of 324 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Expat professional | 44 | #277 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #198 of 381 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 57 | #263 of 440 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #35 of 77 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 67 | #75 of 440 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #262 of 440 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #185 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 53 | #235 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #304 of 440 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #84 of 332 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Business owner | 51 | #292 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Digital native | 49 | #219 of 338 | #2 of 2 | 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.