Living in Sarikei
Sarikei is a large place in Sarawak, Malaysia, home to 44,039 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 31%, #154 of 497), nature lovers (top 34%, #168 of 497), climate-conscious movers (top 39%, #192 of 497).
Residents44,039
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport147 km (Kuching International)
Nearest city of 100k+39 km
Within 30 km72,200 people
Sea coast16 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 60 m
Nearest major riverBajang, 4.2 km
Main railway line415.9 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur1,097 km
Within 10 km44,039 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 00 min, sunset 11:32
See Sarikei on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sarikei
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 00 min and sets around 11:32; in late June it sets around 12:43.
How Sarikei 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 | #190 of 442 | #12 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 41 | #390 of 497 | #14 of 51 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #284 of 442 | #11 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #290 of 442 | #11 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #179 of 442 | #8 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #256 of 442 | #9 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #154 of 497 | #14 of 51 | Map |
| Single professional | 14 | #359 of 384 | #12 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 | 63 | #350 of 497 | #14 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 campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 50 | #372 of 442 | #13 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 45 | #380 of 497 | #12 of 51 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 20 | #418 of 497 | #17 of 51 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 47 | #361 of 442 | #10 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 69 | #168 of 497 | #41 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 | 28 | #362 of 497 | #38 of 51 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #196 of 497 | #43 of 51 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #326 of 497 | #12 of 51 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 37 | #368 of 497 | #12 of 51 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #192 of 497 | #11 of 51 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #280 of 374 | #21 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 23 | #418 of 497 | #18 of 51 | Map |
| Digital native | 20 | #376 of 394 | #14 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.