Living in Bau
Bau is a large place in Sarawak, Malaysia, home to 52,643 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 6%, #26 of 497), climate-conscious movers (top 6%, #26 of 497), young families (top 18%, #79 of 442).
Residents52,643
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport24 km (Kuching International)
Nearest city of 100k+24 km
Within 30 km482,700 people
Sea coast30 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line582.5 km
Border with Indonesia22 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur959 km
Within 10 km52,643 people
Greater areaGreater Kuching, 24 km out
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 02 min, sunset 11:39
See Bau on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bau
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- It is part of Greater Kuching, 24 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 02 min and sets around 11:39; in late June it sets around 12:47.
How Bau 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 Sarawak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 66 | #79 of 442 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 61 | #275 of 497 | #5 of 51 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #176 of 442 | #5 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #161 of 442 | #5 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #96 of 442 | #2 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #100 of 442 | #1 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #26 of 497 | #1 of 51 | Map |
| Single professional | 43 | #262 of 384 | #5 of 18 | Map |
| Young professional | 44 | #267 of 370 | #5 of 14 | Map |
| DINKS | 45 | #238 of 300 | #5 of 10 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #146 of 497 | #3 of 51 | Map |
| Commuter | 60 | #283 of 380 | #5 of 15 | Map |
| Car-free household | 43 | #259 of 323 | #5 of 11 | Map |
| Student | 14 | #127 of 214 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #281 of 442 | #5 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #270 of 497 | #5 of 51 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 32 | #262 of 344 | #5 of 11 | Map |
| Expat professional | 56 | #249 of 497 | #3 of 51 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #235 of 442 | #5 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #147 of 497 | #39 of 51 | 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 | 32 | #328 of 497 | #30 of 51 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #128 of 497 | #26 of 51 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #187 of 497 | #5 of 51 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #235 of 497 | #5 of 51 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #26 of 497 | #2 of 51 | Map |
| Coastal living | 63 | #324 of 374 | #28 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 66 | #263 of 497 | #3 of 51 | Map |
| Digital native | 36 | #284 of 394 | #5 of 18 | Map |
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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.