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
131.8
base 2010
New Launches
29
active projects
The median household income in Melaka is RM6,210/month (2022). With 29 new launch projects, the median asking price is RM438k, giving a price-to-income ratio of 5.9x.
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
5.9x
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
29
Median Price
RM438k
Min Price
RM190k
Max Price
RM1.2 mil
Property Types
6
Property Type Breakdown
Latest New Launches in Melaka
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Phase 6 OAK HILL Series @ Melaka, near Bukit Katil, MITC & Ayer Keroh
Melaka Tengah, Melaka
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Seri Serindit Residensi @ Bukit Serindit, Melaka (3km - Jonker Walk)
Melaka Tengah, Melaka
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Ion Forte Green City at Ayer Keroh, Melaka
Ayer Keroh, Melaka
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Shang Height Residence @ Melaka City - 15 min to Jonker Walk
Melaka Tengah, Melaka
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D'Bayu Residen, Condominium @ Ayer Keroh, Melaka
Ayer Keroh, Melaka
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Taman Sutera Wangi @ Batu Berendam
Batu Berendam, 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 5.9x. 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 RM438k and 29 active new launch projects, Melaka offers 26 projects within reach of the median household income.
Cost of Living Index — Melaka
131.8
CPI Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Melaka is 131.8 as of 2026-01-01 (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 RM438k. Nisbah harga-kepada-pendapatan (price-to-income ratio) ialah 5.9x, 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 29 projek baru yang aktif. Gunakan kalkulator mampu beli rumah kami untuk semak kelayakan anda berdasarkan pendapatan sebenar.
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