Living in Johor Jaya
Johor Jaya is a large place in Johor, Malaysia, home to 66,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 3%, #9 of 316), expat professionals (top 15%, #74 of 497), business owners (top 16%, #75 of 497).
Residents66,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport19 km (Senai International)
Nearest city of 100k+2 km
Within 30 km5,302,000 people
Sea coast7 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line7.9 km
Border with Singapore8 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur296 km
Within 10 km2,857,211 people
Greater areaGreater Johor Bahru, 11 km out
Winter daylight12 h 02 min, sunset 12:04
See Johor Jaya on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Johor Jaya
- The Strait of Singapore is 7 km away.
- It is part of Greater Johor Bahru, 11 km from the city centre.
- The border with Singapore is 8 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 02 min and sets around 12:04; in late June it sets around 13:13.
How Johor Jaya ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Malaysia. 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 Malaysia | In Johor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 49 | #411 of 442 | #66 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income household | 71 | #192 of 497 | #28 of 70 | Map |
| Low-income family | 59 | #364 of 442 | #59 of 67 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #329 of 442 | #52 of 67 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #224 of 442 | #34 of 67 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #90 of 442 | #19 of 67 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #426 of 497 | #62 of 70 | Map |
| Single professional | 78 | #72 of 384 | #17 of 61 | Map |
| Young professional | 79 | #69 of 370 | #16 of 57 | Map |
| DINKS | 81 | #62 of 300 | #14 of 49 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #94 of 497 | #19 of 70 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #100 of 380 | #21 of 58 | Map |
| Car-free household | 83 | #58 of 323 | #12 of 51 | Map |
| Student | 15 | #126 of 214 | #14 of 31 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #196 of 442 | #29 of 67 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 65 | #216 of 497 | #32 of 70 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #65 of 344 | #13 of 53 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #74 of 497 | #17 of 70 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #165 of 442 | #27 of 67 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 11 | #467 of 497 | #64 of 70 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 84 | #9 of 316 | #8 of 34 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 13 | #463 of 497 | #58 of 70 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 14 | #477 of 497 | #69 of 70 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #194 of 497 | #31 of 70 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 69 | #139 of 497 | #24 of 70 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #401 of 497 | #63 of 70 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #226 of 374 | #33 of 58 | Map |
| Business owner | 89 | #75 of 497 | #19 of 70 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #80 of 394 | #18 of 61 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pelentong 2 km
- Kampung Kangkar Teberau 6 km
- Ulu Tiram 7 km
- Bandar Seri Alam 8 km
- Kampung Larkin Lama 8 km
- Masai 9 km
- Johor Bahru 10 km
- Setia Tropika 10 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.