Living in Novena
Novena is a large place in North East Community Development Council, Singapore, home to 53,160 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 4%, #3 of 88), students (top 11%, #8 of 76), commuters (top 23%, #23 of 104).
Residents53,160
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport17 km (Singapore Changi)
Nearest city of 100k+2 km
Within 30 km5,875,000 people
Sea coast4 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line3.3 km
Border with Malaysia15 km
Distance to Singapore3 km
Within 10 km2,229,135 people
Greater areaGreater Singapore, the core
Winter daylight12 h 03 min, sunset 12:04
See Novena on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Novena
- The Strait of Singapore is 4 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 Novena 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 | 66 | #34 of 108 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income household | 81 | #30 of 95 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income family | 73 | #31 of 95 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Single parent | 75 | #30 of 88 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #33 of 100 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #36 of 100 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #27 of 96 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Single professional | 81 | #27 of 87 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Young professional | 82 | #27 of 88 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #29 of 79 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Remote worker | 82 | #23 of 88 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #23 of 104 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Car-free household | 83 | #30 of 89 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| Student | 78 | #8 of 76 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 80 | #31 of 95 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 78 | #32 of 100 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 77 | #29 of 88 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Expat professional | 83 | #28 of 88 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 75 | #48 of 100 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 59 | #41 of 110 | #1 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 | 38 | #42 of 108 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #41 of 110 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #19 of 108 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #30 of 113 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 48 | #78 of 100 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Coastal living | 79 | #43 of 100 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Business owner | 91 | #25 of 100 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Digital native | 78 | #3 of 88 | #1 of 8 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Newton 1 km
- Rochor 2 km
- Toa Payoh New Town 2 km
- Lavender 2 km
- River Valley 2 km
- Tanglin 3 km
- Kallang 3 km
- Sennett 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.