Living in Nibong Tebal
Nibong Tebal is a large place in Penang, Malaysia, home to 40,072 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 10%, #47 of 497), movers on a budget (top 13%, #62 of 497), people who want to live by the sea (top 19%, #71 of 374).
Residents40,072
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport27 km (Penang International)
Nearest city of 100k+22 km
Within 30 km1,610,000 people
Sea coast6 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 80 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur260 km
Within 10 km270,122 people
Greater areaGreater George Town, 32 km out
Winter daylight11 h 49 min, sunset 12:11
See Nibong Tebal on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Nibong Tebal
- The Strait of Malacca is 6 km away.
- It is part of Greater George Town, 32 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 Nibong Tebal 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 | 57 | #290 of 442 | #22 of 37 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #135 of 497 | #34 of 37 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #91 of 442 | #14 of 37 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #113 of 442 | #17 of 37 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #213 of 442 | #26 of 37 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #240 of 442 | #29 of 37 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #360 of 497 | #22 of 37 | Map |
| Single professional | 62 | #170 of 384 | #33 of 37 | Map |
| Young professional | 62 | #179 of 370 | #33 of 37 | Map |
| DINKS | 62 | #166 of 300 | #31 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #206 of 497 | #32 of 37 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #218 of 380 | #35 of 37 | Map |
| Car-free household | 59 | #187 of 323 | #30 of 37 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #159 of 442 | #34 of 37 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 76 | #62 of 497 | #24 of 37 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 52 | #170 of 344 | #28 of 37 | Map |
| Expat professional | 71 | #144 of 497 | #31 of 37 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #95 of 442 | #19 of 37 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 42 | #362 of 497 | #15 of 37 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 18 | #199 of 316 | #36 of 37 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 38 | #261 of 497 | #30 of 37 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #360 of 497 | #14 of 37 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #190 of 497 | #26 of 37 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #126 of 497 | #25 of 37 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #47 of 497 | #4 of 37 | Map |
| Coastal living | 77 | #71 of 374 | #18 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 78 | #169 of 497 | #37 of 37 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #198 of 394 | #35 of 37 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sungai Jawi 4 km
- Bandar Baharu 4 km
- Parit Buntar 5 km
- Jawi 6 km
- Bagan Tiang 9 km
- Val Dor 10 km
- Batu Kawan 12 km
- Bukit Tambun 12 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.