Living in Sibu
Sibu is a city in Sarawak, Malaysia, home to 198,239 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 4%, #14 of 442), low-income families (top 5%, #20 of 442), single parents (top 5%, #20 of 442).
Residents198,239
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport186 km (Kuching International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km241,200 people
Sea coast36 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 0 m
Nearest major riverIgan, under 1 km
Main railway line377.5 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur1,128 km
Within 10 km198,239 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight11 h 59 min, sunset 11:31
See Sibu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sibu
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- The Igan runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 59 min and sets around 11:31; in late June it sets around 12:42.
How Sibu 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 | 73 | #14 of 442 | #2 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 71 | #183 of 497 | #3 of 51 | Map |
| Low-income family | 74 | #20 of 442 | #3 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 76 | #20 of 442 | #3 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #185 of 442 | #9 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #177 of 442 | #7 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #91 of 497 | #5 of 51 | Map |
| Single professional | 64 | #159 of 384 | #3 of 18 | Map |
| Young professional | 67 | #148 of 370 | #3 of 14 | Map |
| DINKS | 64 | #158 of 300 | #3 of 10 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #205 of 497 | #5 of 51 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #152 of 380 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Car-free household | 73 | #113 of 323 | #3 of 11 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #143 of 442 | #3 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 64 | #227 of 497 | #3 of 51 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 63 | #122 of 344 | #3 of 11 | Map |
| Expat professional | 54 | #259 of 497 | #4 of 51 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #194 of 442 | #3 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 55 | #281 of 497 | #49 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 | 9 | #474 of 497 | #51 of 51 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 55 | #233 of 497 | #48 of 51 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #65 of 497 | #3 of 51 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #208 of 497 | #3 of 51 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #419 of 497 | #43 of 51 | Map |
| Coastal living | 50 | #373 of 374 | #37 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 60 | #306 of 497 | #6 of 51 | Map |
| Digital native | 51 | #203 of 394 | #3 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.