Living in Muar
Muar is a city in Johor, Malaysia, home to 314,776 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income families (top 1%, #2 of 442), single parents (top 1%, #3 of 442), climate-conscious movers (top 9%, #42 of 497).
Residents314,776
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport123 km (Kuala Lumpur International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km586,200 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line49.7 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur158 km
Within 10 km345,056 people
Winter daylight12 h 00 min, sunset 12:08
See Muar on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Muar
- It is right on the coast of the Strait of Malacca.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 00 min and sets around 12:08; in late June it sets around 13:19.
How Muar 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 | 65 | #111 of 442 | #13 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income household | 78 | #63 of 497 | #7 of 70 | Map |
| Low-income family | 76 | #2 of 442 | #2 of 67 | Map |
| Single parent | 77 | #3 of 442 | #2 of 67 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #260 of 442 | #43 of 67 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #316 of 442 | #53 of 67 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #348 of 497 | #48 of 70 | Map |
| Single professional | 75 | #95 of 384 | #21 of 61 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #91 of 370 | #19 of 57 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #100 of 300 | #21 of 49 | Map |
| Remote worker | 69 | #251 of 497 | #40 of 70 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #70 of 380 | #14 of 58 | Map |
| Car-free household | 80 | #75 of 323 | #16 of 51 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #197 of 214 | #30 of 31 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 77 | #39 of 442 | #3 of 67 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 73 | #102 of 497 | #12 of 70 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #74 of 344 | #16 of 53 | Map |
| Expat professional | 69 | #156 of 497 | #26 of 70 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 79 | #55 of 442 | #10 of 67 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #382 of 497 | #49 of 70 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 31 | #336 of 497 | #24 of 70 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #369 of 497 | #49 of 70 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #97 of 497 | #15 of 70 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #84 of 497 | #17 of 70 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #42 of 497 | #5 of 70 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #78 of 374 | #11 of 58 | Map |
| Business owner | 74 | #194 of 497 | #29 of 70 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #139 of 394 | #23 of 61 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bakri 9 km
- Parit Jawa 12 km
- Merlimau 20 km
- Bukit Gambir 21 km
- Gerisek 24 km
- Tangkak 25 km
- Pagoh 25 km
- Kampung Umbai 28 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.