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Kampung Sungai Ara

City in Penang, Malaysia

Overview

Kampung Sungai Ara, located in Penang's southwest, is a lively suburban township blending local charm with modern conveniences. Known for its diverse eateries, green spaces, and proximity to Bayan Lepas's industrial hub, it's ideal for families and business travelers seeking a laid-back atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Penang
Population
140,849
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.33°, 100.27°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$598
Local Cost
$330
Local Income
$650
Cashless
75
English
65
Temperature
28.3°C
Summer Avg
28.7°C
Winter Avg
27.8°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
23.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
2353 mm
Internet Speed
220 Mbps
Upload
147 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
83
Coworking
0
Cafes
24
Nightlife
0
Parks
59
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PEN
Distance
3 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 454 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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