Living in Serian
Serian is a large place in Sarawak, Malaysia, home to 58,059 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 15%, #71 of 497), early retirees (top 18%, #86 of 497), single pensioners (top 30%, #130 of 442).
Residents58,059
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport43 km (Kuching International)
Nearest city of 100k+48 km
Within 30 km110,600 people
Sea coast34 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line565.0 km
Border with Indonesia30 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur1,010 km
Within 10 km58,059 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 03 min, sunset 11:38
See Serian on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Serian
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 03 min and sets around 11:38; in late June it sets around 12:45.
How Serian 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 | 60 | #222 of 442 | #15 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #374 of 497 | #12 of 51 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #288 of 442 | #12 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #302 of 442 | #13 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #147 of 442 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #130 of 442 | #2 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #86 of 497 | #4 of 51 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 70 | #224 of 497 | #7 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 | 48 | #382 of 442 | #15 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 53 | #322 of 497 | #8 of 51 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 37 | #355 of 497 | #8 of 51 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #268 of 442 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 68 | #172 of 497 | #42 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 | 25 | #374 of 497 | #39 of 51 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #190 of 497 | #41 of 51 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #248 of 497 | #7 of 51 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 46 | #309 of 497 | #8 of 51 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #71 of 497 | #6 of 51 | Map |
| Coastal living | 57 | #357 of 374 | #35 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 38 | #378 of 497 | #10 of 51 | 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.