Sarawak — Income & Property Data 2022
Official DOSM household income data combined with real new launch property prices
Median Income
RM4,978
/month
Mean Income
RM6,457
/month
CPI Index
129.1
base 2010
New Launches
1
active projects
The median household income in Sarawak is RM4,978/month (2022). With 1 new launch project, the median asking price is RM587k, giving a price-to-income ratio of 9.8x.
Income Overview — Sarawak
Median Income
RM4,978
per month (2022)
Mean Income
RM6,457
per month (2022)
Annual Household Income
RM59,736
median x 12
Price-to-Income Ratio
9.8x
Above affordable threshold
Household Income Trend — Sarawak
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
| Year | Median (RM) | Mean (RM) | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,704 | 2,515 | — |
| 2004 | 1,804 | 2,725 | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 2,250 | 3,349 | +24.7% |
| 2009 | 2,394 | 3,581 | +6.4% |
| 2012 | 3,047 | 4,293 | +27.3% |
| 2014 | 3,778 | 4,934 | +24.0% |
| 2016 | 4,163 | 5,387 | +10.2% |
| 2019 | 4,544 | 5,959 | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 3,831 | 5,087 | -15.7% |
| 2022 | 4,978 | 6,457 | +29.9% |
Property Market — Sarawak 2026
Total Projects
1
Median Price
RM587k
Min Price
RM587k
Max Price
RM587k
Property Types
1
Property Type Breakdown
Latest New Launches in Sarawak
Property Affordability in Sarawak
Based on the median household income of RM4,978/month in Sarawak, a household can afford a property of up to approximately RM701k (assuming 70% DSR, 35-year loan tenure, 4.5% interest rate, 90% margin, and RM500 existing commitments).
The current price-to-income ratio in Sarawak is 9.8x. 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 RM587k and 1 active new launch projects, Sarawak offers 1 project within reach of the median household income.
Cost of Living Index — Sarawak
129.1
CPI Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Sarawak is 129.1 as of 2026-04-01 (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 Sarawak 2022
Pendapatan isi rumah penengah di Sarawak ialah RM4,978/bulan menurut data DOSM 2022. Pendapatan purata (min) pula ialah RM6,457/bulan, menjadikan pendapatan tahunan isi rumah penengah sebanyak RM59,736.
Dari segi harga hartanah, harga penengah projek baru di Sarawak ialah RM587k. Nisbah harga-kepada-pendapatan (price-to-income ratio) ialah 9.8x, yang melebihi paras mampu milik antarabangsa 5x. Ini bermakna ramai isi rumah berpendapatan penengah mungkin memerlukan pendapatan berganda atau bantuan kerajaan untuk memiliki rumah.
Sarawak mempunyai 1 projek baru yang aktif. Gunakan kalkulator mampu beli rumah kami untuk semak kelayakan anda berdasarkan pendapatan sebenar.
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