Living in Toa Payoh New Town
Toa Payoh New Town is a city in Central Singapore Community Development Council, Singapore, home to 120,650 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 5%, #4 of 88), students (top 19%, #14 of 76), business owners (top 20%, #20 of 100).
Residents120,650
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport16 km (Singapore Changi)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km5,875,000 people
Sea coast6 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line5.5 km
Border with Malaysia13 km
Distance to Singapore5 km
Within 10 km2,995,095 people
Greater areaGreater Singapore, 5 km out
Winter daylight12 h 03 min, sunset 12:04
See Toa Payoh New Town on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Toa Payoh New Town
- The Strait of Singapore is 6 km away.
- It is part of Greater Singapore, 5 km from the city centre.
- The border with Malaysia is 13 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 Toa Payoh 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 | 57 | #62 of 108 | #16 of 30 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #62 of 95 | #15 of 25 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #64 of 95 | #16 of 25 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #55 of 88 | #10 of 21 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #35 of 100 | #9 of 27 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 81 | #33 of 100 | #9 of 27 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #40 of 96 | #12 of 26 | Map |
| Single professional | 83 | #21 of 87 | #2 of 21 | Map |
| Young professional | 85 | #20 of 88 | #2 of 21 | Map |
| DINKS | 86 | #19 of 79 | #2 of 19 | Map |
| Remote worker | 80 | #30 of 88 | #8 of 21 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #26 of 104 | #2 of 28 | Map |
| Car-free household | 87 | #18 of 89 | #2 of 21 | Map |
| Student | 72 | #14 of 76 | #9 of 17 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #64 of 95 | #14 of 25 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #68 of 100 | #16 of 27 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 81 | #19 of 88 | #2 of 21 | Map |
| Expat professional | 85 | #20 of 88 | #2 of 21 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #34 of 100 | #7 of 27 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 28 | #84 of 110 | #23 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 | 23 | #87 of 108 | #22 of 30 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #83 of 110 | #22 of 31 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #18 of 108 | #2 of 30 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #38 of 113 | #6 of 33 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #56 of 100 | #11 of 27 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #79 of 100 | #18 of 27 | Map |
| Business owner | 92 | #20 of 100 | #2 of 27 | Map |
| Digital native | 78 | #4 of 88 | #2 of 21 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bishan New Town 2 km
- Thomson 2 km
- Kallang 2 km
- Braddell Heights Estate 2 km
- Novena 2 km
- Sennett Estate 2 km
- Serangoon Garden 3 km
- Newton 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.