Is Affordability An Issue In The Klang Valley?

09 Dec 2024 CVC INSIGHTS
Key Findings
  1. Baseline Selection:
    • The study focused on terrace homes as the baseline property type for assessing affordability trends.
  2. Data Segmentation:
    • Terrace property transactions from 2019 to 2023 were analysed, and locations with the highest number of transactions were shortlisted.
    • The total transaction value for each area was calculated, and the average unit price (AUP) was derived by dividing the total value by the number of transactions for each location.
    • These locations were then categorized into four price groups based on their AUP:
      • Group A: RM 800k and above
      • Group B: RM 600k – RM 800k
      • Group C: RM 400k – RM 600k
      • Group D: RM 180k – RM 400k
  3. Transaction Distribution:
    • The transaction counts across the four price groups revealed the following distribution:
      • Group A (RM 800k and above): 8,429 transactions
      • Group B (RM 600k – RM 800k): 13,397 transactions
      • Group C (RM 400k – RM 600k): 10,012 transactions
      • Group D (RM 180k – RM 400k): 8,316 transactions
  4. Key Observations:
    • Transaction counts are evenly distributed across all price groups, highlighting a vibrant market that caters to diverse affordability levels, from high-end to lower-cost homes.
    • The RM 400k–RM 800k AUP range is the most common, with over 23,000 transactions across Groups B and C from 2019 to 2023.
    • Location data reveals a clear trend: higher-priced homes are concentrated in well-established urban areas, while lower-priced homes are increasingly situated farther from the city, in the outskirts of the Klang Valley. See maps below.
    • Affordability is further shaped by local income levels—2022 data shows Selangor’s median monthly household income at RM9,983 and Kuala Lumpur’s at RM10,234—indicating that many buyers are willing to compromise on location to find affordable options further away from the city centre [1].
    • Homes in these outer areas are typically geared towards owner-occupancy rather than investment, as city-proximal properties are easier to rent out due to office density and industries.
    • Improved transportation networks and the appeal of modern, family-oriented suburban developments with communal facilities also contribute to this trend.
    • While affordable homes remain available, they often require buyers to balance cost savings with increased commuting distances.
  1. https://data.gov.my/data-catalogue/hh_income_state
 
Group A - RM 800k and Above
# Location Number of Transactions Total Value (RM - Million) Average Unit Price
1 TMN TUN DR ISMAIL 258 376 RM1,456,437
2 JADE HILLS 214 308 RM1,440,449
3 BANDAR UTAMA 488 678 RM1,390,254
4 BANDAR SIERRA PUCHONG 236 272 RM1,151,136
5 SEJATI LAKESIDE 197 224 RM1,135,955
6 BANDAR PUTERI 273 282 RM1,033,603
7 SS 2 352 361 RM1,025,600
8 BUKIT JELUTONG 330 334 RM1,012,505
9 BANDAR METRO PUCHONG 220 217 RM984,506
10 ELMINA WEST 905 865 RM955,269
11 DENAI ALAM 369 345 RM934,795
12 BANDAR KINRARA 877 816 RM930,968
13 ALAM IMPIAN 689 615 RM892,927
14 BANDAR SRI DAMANSARA 416 369 RM886,542
15 TMN PUTRA PRIMA 436 376 RM863,044
16 BANDAR SERI COALFIELDS  499 429 RM859,533
17 PUTERA HEIGHTS 510 431 RM845,290
18 ECO MAJESTIC 548 461 RM841,396
19 USJ 11 217 181 RM832,073
20 KOTA KEMUNING 395 323 RM817,822
  1. Table information based on selective NAPIC data from 2019 - 2023
  • In the first half of Group A, Elmina West (#10) recorded the highest number of transactions and highest total value.
  • In the second half of Group A, Bandar Kinrara (#12) recorded the highest number of transactions and highest total value.
Map

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  • As shown on the map above, most locations in Group A are clustered in well-established areas such as Puchong, Subang, Petaling Jaya, and Shah Alam.
  • However, some locations are further from the city center but still achieve sales at this price range (RM 800k and above).
 
Group B - RM 600k to RM 800k
# Location Number of Transactions Total Value (RM - Million Average Unit Price
1 BANDAR SETIA ALAM 1660 1322 RM796,438
2 TAMAN RIMBAYU 668 518 RM775,422
3 USJ 3 263 204 RM775,310
4 SERENE HEIGHTS 301 232 RM770,434
5 SERENIA CITY 727 559 RM768,829
6 BDR BUKIT RAJA 1788 1372 RM767,067
7 BDR PUCHONG JAYA 470 354 RM752,507
8 BDR DAMAI PERDANA 326 242 RM743,129
9 USJ 2 207 153 RM737,853
10 BDR BOTANIC, KLANG 503 368 RM732,488
11 BDR BUKIT TINGGI 433 316 RM728,729
12 KOTA BAYUEMAS 432 312 RM722,903
13 HAPPY GARDEN 194 136 RM701,579
14 ECO GRANDEUR 305 213 RM697,274
15 SEK. 7 SHAH ALAM 230 157 RM682,876
16 TAMAN MELAWATI 236 157 RM667,359
17 M ARUNA 311 207 RM664,903
18 TAMAN PUTRA 231 154 RM664,721
19 BDR MAHKOTA CHERAS 593 391 RM659,156
20 BANDAR BARU SRI PETALING 329 217 RM658,489
21 KEPONG BARU 247 162 RM657,392
22 KOTA EMERALD 398 258 RM648,679
23 BANGI AVENUE 233 148 RM635,396
24 BDR PUTERI, KLANG 384 240 RM625,017
25 TMN PUCHONG UTAMA 321 197 RM612,161
26 BDR SG LONG 337 203 RM603,443
27 TAMAN PUNCAK JALIL 510 307 RM602,525
28 SETIA ECOHILL 760 456 RM600,416
  1. Table information based on selective NAPIC data from 2019 - 2023
  • In the first half of Group B, Bandar Bukit Raja (#6) recorded the highest number of transactions and highest total value.
  • In the second half of Group B, Setia Ecohill (#28) recorded the highest number of transactions and highest total value.

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  • Group B is more dispersed compared to Group A, with smaller clusters observed.
  • Most areas are located on the southern side of Kuala Lumpur and extend toward Klang.
 
Group C - RM 400k to RM 600k
# Location Number of Transactions Total Value (RM - Million) Average Unit Price
1 SAUJANA PERDANA 570 338 RM593,832
2 CALEDONIA 214 125 RM584,309
3 DAUNAN WORLDWIDE @ ALAM PERDANA 339 190 RM561,657
4 TMN PANDAN INDAH 202 106 RM523,856
5 TMN DESA BUKIT NILAM 276 137 RM494,843
6 TAMAN LESTARI PUCHONG 411 202 RM491,233
7 BDR TASIK KESUMA 644 314 RM487,126
8 TAMAN SAUJANA PUCHONG 214 103 RM479,267
9 KOTA PUTERI BANDAR BARU BT ARANG 330 151 RM456,178
10 TAMAN SRI GOMBAK 534 242 RM453,526
11 SEKSYEN 29, SHAH ALAM 318 143 RM449,437
12 SCIENTEX KUNDANG JAYA 886 396 RM446,496
13 SEKSYEN 30, SHAH ALAM 544 236 RM433,031
14 SEK. 19 SHAH ALAM 199 86 RM430,774
15 TMN BENTARA 597 256 RM429,260
16 BDR SAUJANA PUTRA 565 241 RM426,885
17 TMN SAUJANA UTAMA 208 88 RM421,435
18 TMN SRI ANDALAS 219 91 RM414,497
19 LAMAN HARIS @ ECO GRANDEUR 326 135 RM413,077
20 BANDAR PUTERA 2 717 295 RM411,754
21 PUNCAK ALAM 740 299 RM404,044
22 BANDAR COUNTRY HOMES 326 132 RM403,786
23 BANDAR TASIK PUTERI 953 383 RM401,548
  1. Table information based on selective NAPIC data from 2019 - 2023
  • In the first half of Group C, Scientex Kundang Jaya (#12) recorded the highest number of transactions and highest total value.
  • In the second half of Group C, Bandar Tasik Puteri (#23) recorded the highest number of transactions and total value.

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  • Group C is more compact compared to Group B, with two main clusters observed, both extending further from the city center in the northwest and southwest directions.
 
Group D - RM 180k to RM 400k
# Location Number of Transactions Total Value (RM - Million) Average Unit Price
1 TMN SUNGAI KAPAR INDAH 244 95 RM391,340
2 TMN KLANG UTAMA 294 114 RM386,151
3 TMN DATO' HORMAT, TPG 225 86 RM380,556
4 TAMAN LANGAT UTAMA 3 305 114 RM374,066
5 TMN SENTOSA, KLANG 1052 378 RM358,977
6 BDR MAHKOTA BANTING (BROOKLANDS) 578 207 RM358,420
7 BDR RINCING 282 96 RM340,407
8 TMN SRI MUDA, SEK. 25 SHAH ALAM 398 135 RM339,561
9 PULAU INDAH 286 93 RM324,800
10 BDR SULTAN SULEIMAN 332 105 RM314,977
11 TAMAN BUNGA RAYA 387 118 RM304,794
12 ALAM PERDANA, IJOK 254 74 RM292,878
13 SELANGORKU PPAM @ULU YAM 259 70 RM270,088
14 BANDAR SUNGAI BUAYA 315 83 RM264,507
15 BANDAR BUKIT BERUNTUNG 905 236 RM261,160
16 BUKIT SENTOSA 1359 334 RM245,935
17 BANDAR UTAMA BATANG KALI 353 74 RM208,371
18 TMN SUNGAI YU INDAH 200 36 RM182,125
  1. Table information based on selective NAPIC data from 2019 - 2023
  • In the first half of Group D, Taman Sentosa, Klang (#5) recorded the highest number of transactions and overall total transaction value.
  • In the second half of Group D, Bukit Sentosa, Hulu Selangor (#16) recorded the highest number of transactions and overall total transaction value.

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  • Group D shows two main clusters: one in the northern region and the other extending toward Klang.
  • At this price range, most areas with high transaction counts are located on the outskirts of the Klang Valley.

 

Disclaimer:
This document, created by City Valuers & Consultants, is intended for general informational purposes only and does not establish any advisory, fiduciary, or professional relationship. While based on established methods, it is not a definitive forecast, appraisal, or valuation, and we make no warranties or representations as to the data's current accuracy or completeness. The data presented includes third-party information, which could contain inaccuracies or be outdated, and has not been independently verified. We disclaim liability for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies and any loss or damage arising from reliance on this information.