Living in Lahad Datu
Lahad Datu is a city in Sabah, Malaysia, home to 105,622 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 4%, #16 of 442), single parents (top 6%, #24 of 442), low-income families (top 8%, #34 of 442).
Residents105,622
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport272 km (Kota Kinabalu International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km105,600 people
Sea coast0 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line258.6 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur1,856 km
Within 10 km105,622 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight11 h 50 min, sunset 11:00
See Lahad Datu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lahad Datu
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- It is right on the coast of the Celebes Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 50 min and sets around 11:00; in late June it sets around 12:21.
How Lahad Datu 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 | 73 | #16 of 442 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Low-income household | 60 | #281 of 497 | #7 of 27 | Map |
| Low-income family | 73 | #34 of 442 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Single parent | 75 | #24 of 442 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #85 of 442 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #180 of 442 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #125 of 497 | #3 of 27 | Map |
| Single professional | 44 | #258 of 384 | #6 of 10 | Map |
| Young professional | 48 | #252 of 370 | #6 of 9 | Map |
| DINKS | 44 | #246 of 300 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #258 of 497 | #7 of 27 | Map |
| Commuter | 67 | #245 of 380 | #6 of 9 | Map |
| Car-free household | 60 | #173 of 323 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 68 | #234 of 442 | #6 of 15 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #301 of 497 | #8 of 27 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 46 | #205 of 344 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Expat professional | 37 | #351 of 497 | #8 of 27 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #261 of 442 | #7 of 15 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 62 | #229 of 497 | #20 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 | 46 | #159 of 497 | #19 of 27 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #211 of 497 | #18 of 27 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #188 of 497 | #5 of 27 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 52 | #276 of 497 | #7 of 27 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #132 of 497 | #7 of 27 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #95 of 374 | #11 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 45 | #356 of 497 | #9 of 27 | Map |
| Digital native | 40 | #260 of 394 | #6 of 10 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kampung Kunak 39 km
- Semporna 68 km
- Kobang 76 km
- Kinabatangan 82 km
- Sandakan 94 km
- Tawau 99 km
- Taman Rajawali 102 km
- Bandar Nabawan 211 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.