Pondok Indah is an upscale residential area in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, Indonesia. Dubbed the 'Beverly Hills' of Indonesia, this is a much sought-after suburb by expatriates due to the proximity to the Jakarta Intercultural School. Ciputra & Brasali, Indonesia's pioneer real estate developers and the Murdaya family built Pondok Indah in the 70s into the most prestigious and luxurious residential complex and commercial area in Indonesia. It is now controlled by the Murdaya family's Central Cipta Murdaya Group as well as descendents of Ciputra and Brasali through the listed PT Metropolitan Kentjana Tbk. Reportedly, the median salary for expatriate residents is US$ 557,200 annually plus benefits; however, this is difficult to verify as the Indonesian government does not publicly release these figures. Houses in this suburb can run upwards to millions of U.S. dollars. Many mansions in the area comprise one to three floors, with designated quarters for household staffs. Many of the larger mansions are inhabited by wealthy Indonesians. The 'Jakarta Post' estimates that 74.5% of residents in Pondok Indah are expatriates, following their annual survey of Indonesia. Most expatriate children in the suburb attend the Jakarta Intercultural School. Younger children are commonly accompanied to school by their nannies.. Expatriate residents in Pondok Indah generally have household staff provided by their employer or from an agency, as do most expatriates who work for large multi-national corporations. This could include a maid, chauffeur, security guard and a nanny to assist younger children. A posh shopping complex, Pondok Indah Mall, caters to residents. The Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club was also the venue of the 1983 Golf World Cup.
Education
This area is served by many schools such as follows:
There are many malls located inside and near from Pondok Indah. Pondok Indah Mall is the main attraction of the area as it is consider as a big shopping mall in Jakarta. Next to the mall is a water park and a golf course. In the adjacent area in Lebak Bulus, Carrefour is located. Pondok Indah Sunday Market offers a break from Sunday routines. The market serves the various interests of residents in the area, as well as the meeting point for sports enthusiasts and exotic vehicle lovers. It is held annually in January. Visitors to PISM 2017 are estimated upwards of 10,000 people. Proceeds from organizing the bazaar is wholly donated to community charity projects throughout the year. The group works with Kelurahan Pondok Pinang to identify needs in the community, and often donates through RPTRA Pondok Pinang. PISM is a non-profit community group based in Pondok Indah. Its members are mostly residents of RW14 of Kelurahan Pondok Pinang. Composed of diverse volunteers coming together to contribute to their community, the group takes pride in being a manifestation of the national slogan: Unity in Diversity.
Business
High rise buildings for offices is readily available in the area next to Pondok Indah Mall.
