Living in Bandar Nabawan
Bandar Nabawan is a large place in Sabah, Malaysia, home to 31,807 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 30%, #148 of 497), rural value seekers (top 43%, #210 of 497), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 47%, #229 of 497).
Residents31,807
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport108 km (Kota Kinabalu International)
Nearest city of 100k+110 km
Within 30 km31,800 people
Terrain around itabout 500 m, height range 220 m
Main railway line51.9 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur1,647 km
Within 10 km31,807 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight11 h 50 min, sunset 11:08
See Bandar Nabawan on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bandar Nabawan
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 50 min and sets around 11:08; in late June it sets around 12:29.
How Bandar Nabawan 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 Sabah | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 21 | #470 of 497 | #23 of 27 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 65 | #233 of 497 | #13 of 27 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 56 | #432 of 497 | #18 of 27 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #449 of 497 | #18 of 27 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #462 of 497 | #22 of 27 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #148 of 497 | #15 of 27 | 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 | 41 | #229 of 497 | #25 of 27 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #210 of 497 | #17 of 27 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 38 | #409 of 497 | #16 of 27 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 21 | #443 of 497 | #16 of 27 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #267 of 497 | #16 of 27 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #463 of 497 | #22 of 27 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.