Living in Pasir Gudang
Pasir Gudang is a city in Johor, Malaysia, home to 534,659 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 1%, #1 of 497), business owners (top 1%, #1 of 497), single professionals (top 1%, #1 of 384).
Residents534,659
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport16 km (Singapore Changi)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km4,391,000 people
Sea coast2 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line16.3 km
Border with Singapore11 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur310 km
Within 10 km1,072,028 people
Greater areaGreater Johor Bahru, 20 km out
Winter daylight12 h 02 min, sunset 12:04
See Pasir Gudang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Pasir Gudang
- It is right on the coast of the Strait of Singapore.
- It is part of Greater Johor Bahru, 20 km from the city centre.
- The border with Singapore is 11 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 13:12.
How Pasir Gudang 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 | 61 | #192 of 442 | #28 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income household | 82 | #18 of 497 | #2 of 70 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #101 of 442 | #11 of 67 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #94 of 442 | #10 of 67 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #117 of 442 | #16 of 67 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #32 of 442 | #6 of 67 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #250 of 497 | #36 of 70 | Map |
| Single professional | 90 | #1 of 384 | #1 of 61 | Map |
| Young professional | 91 | #1 of 370 | #1 of 57 | Map |
| DINKS | 92 | #4 of 300 | #2 of 49 | Map |
| Remote worker | 83 | #5 of 497 | #2 of 70 | Map |
| Commuter | 93 | #3 of 380 | #2 of 58 | Map |
| Car-free household | 92 | #14 of 323 | #6 of 51 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #181 of 214 | #25 of 31 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 79 | #25 of 442 | #2 of 67 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 80 | #17 of 497 | #2 of 70 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 89 | #10 of 344 | #4 of 53 | Map |
| Expat professional | 92 | #1 of 497 | #1 of 70 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 89 | #5 of 442 | #2 of 67 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 23 | #429 of 497 | #54 of 70 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 82 | #12 of 316 | #11 of 34 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 26 | #370 of 497 | #28 of 70 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #414 of 497 | #54 of 70 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 81 | #9 of 497 | #2 of 70 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 87 | #3 of 497 | #2 of 70 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #218 of 497 | #37 of 70 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #85 of 374 | #12 of 58 | Map |
| Business owner | 95 | #1 of 497 | #1 of 70 | Map |
| Digital native | 72 | #3 of 394 | #2 of 61 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kampung Pasir Gudang Baru 3 km
- Masai 4 km
- Taman Scientex 6 km
- Bandar Seri Alam 6 km
- Pelentong 11 km
- Johor Jaya 14 km
- Johor Bahru 16 km
- Ulu Tiram 18 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.