A comprehensive guide to family-friendly neighbourhoods in Kuching, featuring schools, amenities, and community features.
Choosing the right neighbourhood is crucial for families planning a move to Kuching. With so many great options, it helps to know which areas deliver the best mix of safety, convenience, and comfort. This guide breaks down Kuching’s top family-friendly neighbourhoods, what makes each unique, and why they’re ideal places to raise kids.
Tabuan Jaya
Tabuan Jaya is consistently ranked as one of Kuching’s most sought-after family neighbourhoods. This established area brings together everything a household could need - reputable schools, reliable healthcare, plenty of shopping, and green spaces for relaxing weekends. The housing options range from affordable condos to spacious landed homes, so families of all sizes and budgets will find something that fits.
Key Amenities:
Vivacity Megamall, easy access to Swinburne University and Lodge International School, and local kopitiams beloved by Kuching residents.
Growth Potential:
Tabuan Jaya is set to benefit from major road upgrades through the KUTS transport initiative, which will boost connectivity and fuel property values in years to come.
Northbank (Greater Tabuan Jaya)
Known locally as Greater Tabuan Jaya, Northbank is one of Sarawak’s fastest-growing integrated townships, led by Ibraco Berhad. It’s perfectly positioned near Kuching’s expanding southern corridor, with direct access to the Sama Jaya High Tech Park, Kuching airport, and upcoming routes for the ART (Autonomous Rapid Transit) system. Here, you’ll find a modern mix of gated communities, stylish service apartments, and a lively commercial hub - all anchored by top-notch schools and wellness centers.
Key Amenities:
Tunku Putra-HELP International School, NorthBank Specialist Hospital (coming soon), and shopping at eMart Tabuan Jaya.
Growth Potential:
With Ibraco’s property revenue up 51% year-on-year in 2025, continued investments are cementing Northbank’s appeal for families and investors looking for long-term neighbourhood value.
Batu Kawa
Just 7–10 km from Kuching City Centre, Batu Kawa is rapidly shedding its suburban past for a brighter, urban future. Thanks to multi-million-ringgit government infrastructure projects, flourishing townships, and fresh developments by national and international investors, Batu Kawa is buzzing with new energy. It’s a prime example of gentrification in action, with older neighbourhoods being transformed into vibrant lifestyle communities.
Key Amenities:
Direct connection to the city via the new ART “Yellow Line,” a variety of reputable schools, and access to Timberland Medical Centre about 10 minutes away.
Growth Potential:
Major projects and new developments like Pines Square, SOL Estate, and SkyVilla are positioning Batu Kawa as Kuching’s next real estate hotbed. Fresh housing and retail choices - ranging from boutique condos to integrated lifestyle hubs - are attracting families and young professionals, fueling property price appreciation for years ahead.
Sources:
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- https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/05/19/ibraco-aiming-for-rm500mil-new-property-jobs
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