Melaka — Income & Property Data 2022
Official DOSM household income data combined with real new launch property prices
Median Income
RM6,210
/month
Mean Income
RM8,057
/month
CPI Index
132.9
base 2010
New Launches
8
active projects
The median household income in Melaka is RM6,210/month (2022). With 8 new launch projects, the median asking price is RM549k, giving a price-to-income ratio of 7.4x.
Income Overview — Melaka
Median Income
RM6,210
per month (2022)
Mean Income
RM8,057
per month (2022)
Annual Household Income
RM74,520
median x 12
Price-to-Income Ratio
7.4x
Above affordable threshold
Household Income Trend — Melaka
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
| Year | Median (RM) | Mean (RM) | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2,051 | 2,650 | — |
| 2004 | 2,308 | 2,791 | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 2,717 | 3,421 | +17.7% |
| 2009 | 3,005 | 4,184 | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 3,923 | 4,759 | +30.5% |
| 2014 | 5,029 | 6,046 | +28.2% |
| 2016 | 5,588 | 6,849 | +11.1% |
| 2019 | 6,054 | 7,741 | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 5,447 | 7,186 | -10.0% |
| 2022 | 6,210 | 8,057 | +14.0% |
Property Market — Melaka 2026
Total Projects
8
Median Price
RM549k
Min Price
RM214k
Max Price
RM1.1 mil
Property Types
4
Property Type Breakdown
Latest New Launches in Melaka
2-Storey Semi-D @ Taman Desa Bertam 2
Bertam, Melaka
Double Storey Terrace @ Taman Bertam Putra near Tanjung Minyak & Melaka Tengah
Melaka Tengah, Melaka
Taman Bertam Heights @ Melaka Tengah near Tanjung Minyak
Bertam, Melaka
Country Heights Holdings Berhad
2-Storey Commercial Shop Office @ Country Villas Resort, Melaka
Melaka Tengah, Melaka
Country Heights Holdings Berhad
Phase 7 Valderrama Series, Double Storey Semi-D @ Country Villas Resort, Bemban, Melaka
Melaka Tengah, Melaka
Bungalow Land @ Taman Seri Bertam, Melaka Tengah
Melaka Tengah, Melaka
Property Affordability in Melaka
Based on the median household income of RM6,210/month in Melaka, a household can afford a property of up to approximately RM903k (assuming 70% DSR, 35-year loan tenure, 4.5% interest rate, 90% margin, and RM500 existing commitments).
The current price-to-income ratio in Melaka is 7.4x. This exceeds the internationally accepted 5x affordability benchmark, indicating that housing costs are a significant burden for median-income households. Dual incomes, government schemes (such as Skim Rumah Pertamaku), or looking at more affordable segments may be necessary.
With a median property price of RM549k and 8 active new launch projects, Melaka offers 7 projects within reach of the median household income.
Cost of Living Index — Melaka
132.9
CPI Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Melaka is 132.9 as of 2026-04-01 (base year 2010 = 100). This indicates that prices have risen more than 30% since 2010, reflecting significant inflationary pressure on household expenses.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
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Data Pendapatan & Hartanah Melaka 2022
Pendapatan isi rumah penengah di Melaka ialah RM6,210/bulan menurut data DOSM 2022. Pendapatan purata (min) pula ialah RM8,057/bulan, menjadikan pendapatan tahunan isi rumah penengah sebanyak RM74,520.
Dari segi harga hartanah, harga penengah projek baru di Melaka ialah RM549k. Nisbah harga-kepada-pendapatan (price-to-income ratio) ialah 7.4x, yang melebihi paras mampu milik antarabangsa 5x. Ini bermakna ramai isi rumah berpendapatan penengah mungkin memerlukan pendapatan berganda atau bantuan kerajaan untuk memiliki rumah.
Melaka mempunyai 8 projek baru yang aktif. Gunakan kalkulator mampu beli rumah kami untuk semak kelayakan anda berdasarkan pendapatan sebenar.
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