Living in Marudi
Marudi is a large place in Sarawak, Malaysia, home to 90,100 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 9%, #28 of 316), early retirees (top 25%, #122 of 497), rural value seekers (top 38%, #184 of 497).
Residents90,100
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport108 km (Brunei International)
Nearest city of 100k+43 km
Within 30 km90,100 people
Sea coast42 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 80 m
Nearest major riverBaram, under 1 km
Main railway line44.1 km
Border with Brunei9 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur1,405 km
Within 10 km90,100 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight11 h 53 min, sunset 11:18
See Marudi on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Marudi
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- The Baram runs through or right past it.
- The border with Brunei is 9 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 53 min and sets around 11:18; in late June it sets around 12:35.
How Marudi 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 | 61 | #195 of 442 | #13 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 47 | #364 of 497 | #11 of 51 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #257 of 442 | #8 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #274 of 442 | #10 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #208 of 442 | #10 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #189 of 442 | #8 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #122 of 497 | #10 of 51 | Map |
| Single professional | 27 | #335 of 384 | #9 of 18 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 68 | #261 of 497 | #9 of 51 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 52 | #363 of 442 | #11 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #313 of 497 | #7 of 51 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 34 | #367 of 497 | #10 of 51 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #271 of 442 | #7 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 64 | #214 of 497 | #47 of 51 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 73 | #28 of 316 | #3 of 10 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 23 | #392 of 497 | #41 of 51 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #184 of 497 | #39 of 51 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #219 of 497 | #6 of 51 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 47 | #304 of 497 | #7 of 51 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #420 of 497 | #44 of 51 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 33 | #389 of 497 | #13 of 51 | Map |
| Digital native | 30 | #320 of 394 | #6 of 18 | 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.