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
129.4
base 2010
New Launches
10
active projects
The median household income in Sarawak is RM4,978/month (2022). With 10 new launch projects, the median asking price is RM818k, giving a price-to-income ratio of 13.7x.
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
13.7x
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
10
Median Price
RM818k
Min Price
RM587k
Max Price
RM1.8 mil
Property Types
4
Property Type Breakdown
Latest New Launches in Sarawak
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Ardence Cahya Residence, Double Storey Terrace House @ Miri, Sarawak
Miri, Sarawak
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Aurum Pine Residence, 2-Storey Terrace @ Miri, Sarawak
Miri, Sarawak
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Greenville Phase 8, Double Storey Semi-D @ Senadin, Miri, Sarawak
Miri, Sarawak
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Nexus Business Park, Double Storey Semi-D Commercial cum Showroom @ Miri, Sarawak
Miri, Sarawak
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Springfield Residence, SOHO Apartment @ Tmn Seng Goon, Kuching, Sarawak
Kuching, Sarawak
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Edenova, Double Storey Semi-D @ Bintulu, Sarawak
Bintulu, 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 13.7x. 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 RM818k and 10 active new launch projects, Sarawak offers 4 projects within reach of the median household income.
Cost of Living Index — Sarawak
129.4
CPI Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Sarawak is 129.4 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 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 RM818k. Nisbah harga-kepada-pendapatan (price-to-income ratio) ialah 13.7x, 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 10 projek baru yang aktif. Gunakan kalkulator mampu beli rumah kami untuk semak kelayakan anda berdasarkan pendapatan sebenar.
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