Living in Kendari
Kendari is a city in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to 351,085 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 21%, #67 of 320), city lovers (top 21%, #68 of 324), retired couples (top 24%, #90 of 381).
Residents351,085
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport350 km (Sultan Hasanuddin International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km351,100 people
Sea coast4 km
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line1,016.9 km
Distance to Jakarta1,754 km
Within 10 km351,085 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 21 min, sunset 10:59
See Kendari on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kendari
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- The Banda Sea is 4 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 21 min and sets around 10:59; in late June it sets around 11:48.
How Kendari 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 | 69 | #126 of 381 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Low-income household | 73 | #119 of 440 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #95 of 381 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #112 of 381 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #90 of 381 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #178 of 381 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #326 of 440 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #90 of 338 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #87 of 332 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #98 of 324 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #209 of 440 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #96 of 333 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Car-free household | 78 | #67 of 320 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #184 of 187 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #122 of 381 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #170 of 440 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #68 of 324 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Expat professional | 59 | #176 of 440 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #109 of 381 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 36 | #365 of 440 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 15 | #31 of 77 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 49 | #225 of 440 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #347 of 440 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #52 of 440 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #136 of 440 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #317 of 440 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #194 of 332 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Business owner | 63 | #219 of 440 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Digital native | 55 | #149 of 338 | #1 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.