Living in Jawi
Jawi is a large place in Penang, Malaysia, home to 36,601 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 8%, #39 of 497), climate-conscious movers (top 11%, #51 of 497), low-income families (top 14%, #61 of 442).
Residents36,601
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport26 km (Penang International)
Nearest city of 100k+17 km
Within 30 km2,194,000 people
Sea coast7 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 140 m
Main railway line1.0 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur264 km
Within 10 km300,042 people
Greater areaGreater George Town, 29 km out
Winter daylight11 h 49 min, sunset 12:11
See Jawi on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Jawi
- The Strait of Malacca is 7 km away.
- It is part of Greater George Town, 29 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 49 min and sets around 12:11; in late June it sets around 13:33.
How Jawi 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 Penang | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #217 of 442 | #18 of 37 | Map |
| Low-income household | 78 | #72 of 497 | #21 of 37 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #61 of 442 | #7 of 37 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #78 of 442 | #10 of 37 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #156 of 442 | #17 of 37 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #182 of 442 | #23 of 37 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #290 of 497 | #15 of 37 | Map |
| Single professional | 65 | #150 of 384 | #25 of 37 | Map |
| Young professional | 66 | #157 of 370 | #26 of 37 | Map |
| DINKS | 66 | #145 of 300 | #25 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #149 of 497 | #23 of 37 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #174 of 380 | #32 of 37 | Map |
| Car-free household | 62 | #163 of 323 | #25 of 37 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 75 | #97 of 442 | #24 of 37 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 78 | #39 of 497 | #10 of 37 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 55 | #154 of 344 | #24 of 37 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #121 of 497 | #23 of 37 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #74 of 442 | #14 of 37 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #349 of 497 | #11 of 37 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 19 | #166 of 316 | #28 of 37 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 48 | #130 of 497 | #15 of 37 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 46 | #335 of 497 | #12 of 37 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #131 of 497 | #18 of 37 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 72 | #101 of 497 | #16 of 37 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #51 of 497 | #6 of 37 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #79 of 374 | #20 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 83 | #138 of 497 | #31 of 37 | Map |
| Digital native | 55 | #182 of 394 | #32 of 37 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sungai Jawi 2 km
- Val Dor 4 km
- Nibong Tebal 6 km
- Bukit Tambun 7 km
- Simpang Empat (Penang) 8 km
- Batu Kawan 8 km
- Bandar Baharu 9 km
- Parit Buntar 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.