Living in Bishan New Town
Bishan New Town is a large place in Central Singapore Community Development Council, Singapore, home to 87,320 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 23%, #20 of 88), car-free households (top 27%, #24 of 89), business owners (top 28%, #28 of 100).
Residents87,320
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport16 km (Singapore Changi)
Nearest city of 100k+2 km
Within 30 km5,875,000 people
Sea coast7 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line7.1 km
Border with Malaysia12 km
Distance to Singapore6 km
Within 10 km3,667,345 people
Greater areaGreater Singapore, 6 km out
Winter daylight12 h 03 min, sunset 12:04
See Bishan New Town on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bishan New Town
- The Strait of Singapore is 7 km away.
- It is part of Greater Singapore, 6 km from the city centre.
- The border with Malaysia is 12 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 03 min and sets around 12:04; in late June it sets around 13:12.
How Bishan New Town ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Singapore. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Singapore | In Central Singapore Community Development Council | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 49 | #96 of 108 | #25 of 30 | Map |
| Low-income household | 70 | #85 of 95 | #22 of 25 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #86 of 95 | #19 of 25 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #79 of 88 | #15 of 21 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #50 of 100 | #14 of 27 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #43 of 100 | #12 of 27 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #75 of 96 | #21 of 26 | Map |
| Single professional | 80 | #29 of 87 | #5 of 21 | Map |
| Young professional | 82 | #28 of 88 | #5 of 21 | Map |
| DINKS | 84 | #26 of 79 | #5 of 19 | Map |
| Remote worker | 78 | #47 of 88 | #15 of 21 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #50 of 104 | #9 of 28 | Map |
| Car-free household | 85 | #24 of 89 | #5 of 21 | Map |
| Student | 62 | #24 of 76 | #14 of 17 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #85 of 95 | #20 of 25 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 64 | #93 of 100 | #23 of 27 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 79 | #25 of 88 | #5 of 21 | Map |
| Expat professional | 83 | #27 of 88 | #5 of 21 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #57 of 100 | #10 of 27 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 8 | #108 of 110 | #30 of 31 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 12 | #107 of 108 | #30 of 30 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 11 | #107 of 110 | #29 of 31 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #42 of 108 | #9 of 30 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #60 of 113 | #13 of 33 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #73 of 100 | #15 of 27 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #98 of 100 | #26 of 27 | Map |
| Business owner | 91 | #28 of 100 | #5 of 27 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #20 of 88 | #13 of 21 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Thomson 1 km
- Toa Payoh New Town 2 km
- Serangoon Garden 2 km
- Braddell Heights Estate 2 km
- Kallang 3 km
- Sembawang Hills Estate 3 km
- Sennett Estate 3 km
- Ang Mo Kio New Town 3 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.