Balik Pulau, Penang Island

Balik Pulau is a town that is located in Penang Island, Penang. Balik Pulau, situated on the western side of the island, is a refreshing escape from the highly urbanised and developed eastern side. Tucked away amidst lush greenery, the area boasts a plethora of natural produce perfectly grown and harvested all throughout the year. Known for its famous cloves, durians, and nutmegs and the last existing paddy fields, Balik Pulau serves as the perfect destination for those who love a touch of nature and the authentic cultural heritage of the land. However, the community is now grappling with the expansion and development of the eastern region which has started to have its own tangible effect on Balik Pulau's sense of tradition, calm, and unspoiled nature through the intrusion of residential buildings and modern living environments.

The built-up available in this town is 1,166 sf to 4,400 sf for houses. Other neighbouring towns nearby are Bandar Baru Air Putih and Sungai Pinang.

This town has some amenities nearby, i.e. schools, hospitals and universities. The following are some of the main schools here:

• Maktab Rendah Sains MARA Balik Pulau (Sekolah Dunia Ib)
• Prince Of Wales Island International School (Powiis)
• SJK (C) Sacred Heart
• SJK (C) Sin Min
• SK Genting
• SK St George Balik Pulau
• SK Titi Teras
• SMK St George M

The current rental yield of Balik Pulau is 2.1% for houses. The highest rental yield ever recorded was 4.32% in Q3 2013 (house); while the lowest one was 1.48% in Q2 2019 (house). Meanwhile, the most common unit layouts and sizes available here are as follows:

The most popular layout and size (built-up) combination at Balik Pulau for houses is 4-bedroom / 1,625 sf with a median price of RM360 psf. For price wise, the most expensive one is 4-bedroom / 1,625 sf with a median price of RM360 psf; while the cheapest one is 5-bedroom / 2,960 sf with a median price of RM260 psf.

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