Living in Kangkar
Kangkar is a large place in North East Community Development Council, Singapore, home to 32,290 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 44%, #39 of 89), retired couples (top 44%, #44 of 100), city lovers (top 45%, #39 of 88).
Residents32,290
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport11 km (Singapore Changi)
Nearest city of 100k+2 km
Within 30 km5,875,000 people
Sea coast4 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line11.9 km
Border with Malaysia13 km
Distance to Singapore10 km
Within 10 km3,064,354 people
Greater areaGreater Singapore, 11 km out
Winter daylight12 h 02 min, sunset 12:04
See Kangkar on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kangkar
- The Strait of Singapore is 4 km away.
- It is part of Greater Singapore, 11 km from the city centre.
- The border with Malaysia is 13 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 02 min and sets around 12:04; in late June it sets around 13:12.
How Kangkar 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 North East Community Development Council | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 53 | #77 of 108 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income household | 73 | #72 of 95 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #73 of 95 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #67 of 88 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #44 of 100 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #46 of 100 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #66 of 96 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| Single professional | 77 | #53 of 87 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Young professional | 78 | #47 of 88 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| DINKS | 80 | #39 of 79 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #55 of 88 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #60 of 104 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Car-free household | 80 | #39 of 89 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Student | 20 | #49 of 76 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #72 of 95 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 68 | #77 of 100 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #39 of 88 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #42 of 88 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #61 of 100 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 26 | #85 of 110 | #5 of 8 | 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 | 24 | #84 of 108 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 26 | #87 of 110 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #56 of 108 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #67 of 113 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #61 of 100 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #76 of 100 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Business owner | 89 | #48 of 100 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #79 of 88 | #7 of 8 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Serangoon 2 km
- Sengkang New Town 2 km
- Hougang New Town 2 km
- Matilda Estate 3 km
- Paya Lebar 3 km
- Kampong Pasir Ris 3 km
- Punggol 4 km
- Kaki Bukit Estate 4 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.