Living in Sibu Jaya
Sibu Jaya is a large place in Sarawak, Malaysia, home to 35,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 16%, #69 of 442), early retirees (top 22%, #106 of 497), rural value seekers (top 27%, #130 of 497).
Residents35,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport198 km (Kuching International)
Nearest city of 100k+16 km
Within 30 km273,300 people
Sea coast54 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 60 m
Nearest major riverBajang, 7.2 km
Main railway line369.7 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur1,146 km
Within 10 km35,000 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight11 h 59 min, sunset 11:30
See Sibu Jaya on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sibu Jaya
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 59 min and sets around 11:30; in late June it sets around 12:41.
How Sibu Jaya 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 | 67 | #69 of 442 | #5 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 56 | #316 of 497 | #7 of 51 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #188 of 442 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #167 of 442 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #314 of 442 | #21 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #290 of 442 | #12 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #106 of 497 | #7 of 51 | Map |
| Single professional | 34 | #301 of 384 | #6 of 18 | Map |
| Young professional | 37 | #300 of 370 | #6 of 14 | Map |
| DINKS | 37 | #275 of 300 | #7 of 10 | Map |
| Remote worker | 62 | #351 of 497 | #15 of 51 | Map |
| Commuter | 59 | #297 of 380 | #6 of 15 | Map |
| Car-free household | 35 | #274 of 323 | #6 of 11 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 61 | #304 of 442 | #7 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #358 of 497 | #10 of 51 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 22 | #286 of 344 | #6 of 11 | Map |
| Expat professional | 36 | #359 of 497 | #9 of 51 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #374 of 442 | #12 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #142 of 497 | #38 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 | 16 | #447 of 497 | #47 of 51 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #130 of 497 | #27 of 51 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 50 | #285 of 497 | #9 of 51 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 42 | #335 of 497 | #11 of 51 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #200 of 497 | #12 of 51 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 48 | #351 of 497 | #8 of 51 | Map |
| Digital native | 27 | #346 of 394 | #9 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.