Living in Tatau
Tatau is a large place in Sarawak, Malaysia, home to 31,920 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 28%, #137 of 497), rural value seekers (top 43%, #212 of 497), early retirees (top 45%, #219 of 497).
Residents31,920
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport318 km (Kuching International)
Nearest city of 100k+38 km
Within 30 km31,900 people
Sea coast24 km
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line251.0 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur1,239 km
Within 10 km31,920 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight11 h 57 min, sunset 11:26
See Tatau on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Tatau
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 57 min and sets around 11:26; in late June it sets around 12:39.
How Tatau 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 31 | #431 of 497 | #24 of 51 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 66 | #219 of 497 | #24 of 51 | Map |
| Single professional | 0 | #379 of 384 | #18 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 | 58 | #408 of 497 | #22 of 51 | Map |
| Commuter | 23 | #377 of 380 | #15 of 15 | 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 38 | #441 of 497 | #27 of 51 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 1 | #456 of 497 | #35 of 51 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 71 | #137 of 497 | #36 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 | 31 | #338 of 497 | #34 of 51 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #212 of 497 | #46 of 51 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 39 | #404 of 497 | #23 of 51 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 27 | #416 of 497 | #22 of 51 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #241 of 497 | #18 of 51 | Map |
| Coastal living | 62 | #330 of 374 | #29 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 5 | #450 of 497 | #30 of 51 | Map |
| Digital native | 13 | #391 of 394 | #18 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.