Sabah — Income & Property Data 2022
Official DOSM household income data combined with real new launch property prices
Median Income
RM4,577
/month
Mean Income
RM6,171
/month
CPI Index
124.4
base 2010
New Launches
2
active projects
The median household income in Sabah is RM4,577/month (2022). With 2 new launch projects, the median asking price is RM450k, giving a price-to-income ratio of 8.2x.
Income Overview — Sabah
Median Income
RM4,577
per month (2022)
Mean Income
RM6,171
per month (2022)
Annual Household Income
RM54,924
median x 12
Price-to-Income Ratio
8.2x
Above affordable threshold
Household Income Trend — Sabah
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
| Year | Median (RM) | Mean (RM) | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,583 | 2,406 | — |
| 2004 | 1,606 | 2,487 | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 1,189 | 2,837 | -26.0% |
| 2009 | 2,066 | 3,102 | +73.8% |
| 2012 | 2,860 | 4,013 | +38.4% |
| 2014 | 3,745 | 4,879 | +30.9% |
| 2016 | 4,110 | 5,354 | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 4,235 | 5,745 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 3,773 | 5,215 | -10.9% |
| 2022 | 4,577 | 6,171 | +21.3% |
Property Market — Sabah 2026
Total Projects
2
Median Price
RM450k
Min Price
RM433k
Max Price
RM450k
Property Types
1
Property Type Breakdown
Latest New Launches in Sabah
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Property Affordability in Sabah
Based on the median household income of RM4,577/month in Sabah, a household can afford a property of up to approximately RM635k (assuming 70% DSR, 35-year loan tenure, 4.5% interest rate, 90% margin, and RM500 existing commitments).
The current price-to-income ratio in Sabah is 8.2x. 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 RM450k and 2 active new launch projects, Sabah offers 2 projects within reach of the median household income.
Cost of Living Index — Sabah
124.4
CPI Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Sabah is 124.4 as of 2026-01-01 (base year 2010 = 100). This represents a moderate increase in living costs since 2010, in line with national trends.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
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Data Pendapatan & Hartanah Sabah 2022
Pendapatan isi rumah penengah di Sabah ialah RM4,577/bulan menurut data DOSM 2022. Pendapatan purata (min) pula ialah RM6,171/bulan, menjadikan pendapatan tahunan isi rumah penengah sebanyak RM54,924.
Dari segi harga hartanah, harga penengah projek baru di Sabah ialah RM450k. Nisbah harga-kepada-pendapatan (price-to-income ratio) ialah 8.2x, yang melebihi paras mampu milik antarabangsa 5x. Ini bermakna ramai isi rumah berpendapatan penengah mungkin memerlukan pendapatan berganda atau bantuan kerajaan untuk memiliki rumah.
Sabah mempunyai 2 projek baru yang aktif. Gunakan kalkulator mampu beli rumah kami untuk semak kelayakan anda berdasarkan pendapatan sebenar.
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