Living in Kampung Baru Balakong
Kampung Baru Balakong is a large place in Selangor, Malaysia, home to 69,302 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 8%, #39 of 497), single pensioners (top 10%, #41 of 442), business owners (top 10%, #49 of 497).
Residents69,302
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport25 km (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International)
Nearest city of 100k+3 km
Within 30 km10,038,800 people
Sea coast42 km
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line3.0 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur16 km
Within 10 km1,138,883 people
Greater areaGreater Kuala Lumpur, 16 km out
Winter daylight11 h 57 min, sunset 12:10
See Kampung Baru Balakong on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kampung Baru Balakong
- It is part of Greater Kuala Lumpur, 16 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 57 min and sets around 12:10; in late June it sets around 13:24.
How Kampung Baru Balakong 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 Selangor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 57 | #283 of 442 | #49 of 73 | Map |
| Low-income household | 79 | #56 of 497 | #26 of 73 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #170 of 442 | #36 of 73 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #162 of 442 | #37 of 73 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #266 of 442 | #44 of 73 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #41 of 442 | #19 of 73 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #345 of 497 | #50 of 73 | Map |
| Single professional | 80 | #55 of 384 | #24 of 73 | Map |
| Young professional | 81 | #55 of 370 | #24 of 70 | Map |
| DINKS | 82 | #54 of 300 | #24 of 61 | Map |
| Remote worker | 80 | #39 of 497 | #20 of 73 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #46 of 380 | #19 of 71 | Map |
| Car-free household | 82 | #66 of 323 | #25 of 67 | Map |
| Student | 13 | #128 of 214 | #20 of 49 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 76 | #63 of 442 | #28 of 73 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 76 | #70 of 497 | #26 of 73 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #62 of 344 | #25 of 69 | Map |
| Expat professional | 82 | #54 of 497 | #24 of 73 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 79 | #54 of 442 | #20 of 73 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 21 | #438 of 497 | #50 of 73 | 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 | #473 of 497 | #62 of 73 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 27 | #437 of 497 | #51 of 73 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #91 of 497 | #31 of 73 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 76 | #64 of 497 | #26 of 73 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #321 of 497 | #41 of 73 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 91 | #49 of 497 | #26 of 73 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #59 of 394 | #28 of 73 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bandar Tun Hussein Onn 3 km
- Kampong Baharu Cheras Batu Sebelas 3 km
- Seri Kembangan 3 km
- Alam Damai 4 km
- Kajang 6 km
- Bandar Mahkota Cheras 6 km
- Desa Petaling 7 km
- Bukit Jalil 8 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.