Living in Geylang
Geylang is a city in Central Singapore Community Development Council, Singapore, home to 110,201 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 8%, #7 of 88), students (top 22%, #16 of 76), business owners (top 22%, #22 of 100).
Residents110,201
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport12 km (Singapore Changi)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km5,875,000 people
Sea coast2 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line6.1 km
Border with Malaysia17 km
Distance to Singapore5 km
Within 10 km3,306,915 people
Greater areaGreater Singapore, 5 km out
Winter daylight12 h 03 min, sunset 12:04
See Geylang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Geylang
- It is right on the coast of the Strait of Singapore.
- It is part of Greater Singapore, 5 km from the city centre.
- 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 Geylang 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 | 50 | #92 of 108 | #23 of 30 | Map |
| Low-income household | 72 | #79 of 95 | #18 of 25 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #88 of 95 | #21 of 25 | Map |
| Single parent | 60 | #81 of 88 | #17 of 21 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #57 of 100 | #16 of 27 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #60 of 100 | #18 of 27 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #67 of 96 | #18 of 26 | Map |
| Single professional | 82 | #24 of 87 | #3 of 21 | Map |
| Young professional | 84 | #23 of 88 | #3 of 21 | Map |
| DINKS | 86 | #22 of 79 | #3 of 19 | Map |
| Remote worker | 79 | #38 of 88 | #10 of 21 | Map |
| Commuter | 87 | #37 of 104 | #4 of 28 | Map |
| Car-free household | 86 | #20 of 89 | #3 of 21 | Map |
| Student | 71 | #16 of 76 | #11 of 17 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #84 of 95 | #19 of 25 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #84 of 100 | #19 of 27 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 81 | #22 of 88 | #3 of 21 | Map |
| Expat professional | 85 | #22 of 88 | #3 of 21 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #75 of 100 | #16 of 27 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 13 | #101 of 110 | #26 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 | 21 | #90 of 108 | #23 of 30 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 16 | #101 of 110 | #25 of 31 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #33 of 108 | #4 of 30 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 76 | #51 of 113 | #9 of 33 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 36 | #95 of 100 | #23 of 27 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #89 of 100 | #20 of 27 | Map |
| Business owner | 91 | #22 of 100 | #3 of 27 | Map |
| Digital native | 76 | #7 of 88 | #5 of 21 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- MacPherson 1 km
- Eunos 1 km
- Kampong Ubi 1 km
- Sennett Estate 2 km
- Tai Seng 3 km
- Kallang 3 km
- Kembangan 3 km
- Marine Parade 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.