Living in Punggol
Punggol is a city in North East Community Development Council, Singapore, home to 204,150 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 11%, #11 of 100), car-free households (top 12%, #10 of 89), city lovers (top 13%, #11 of 88).
Residents204,150
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport12 km (Singapore Changi)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km5,875,000 people
Sea coast0 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line15.9 km
Border with Malaysia12 km
Distance to Singapore15 km
Within 10 km2,722,531 people
Greater areaGreater Singapore, 15 km out
Winter daylight12 h 02 min, sunset 12:04
See Punggol on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Punggol
- It is right on the coast of the Strait of Singapore.
- It is part of Greater Singapore, 15 km from the city centre.
- The border with Malaysia is 12 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 Punggol 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 | 60 | #47 of 108 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #47 of 95 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #51 of 95 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #41 of 88 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #28 of 100 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 82 | #29 of 100 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #35 of 96 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Single professional | 86 | #11 of 87 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Young professional | 87 | #12 of 88 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| DINKS | 89 | #11 of 79 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Remote worker | 81 | #25 of 88 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Commuter | 89 | #16 of 104 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Car-free household | 89 | #10 of 89 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #75 of 76 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 76 | #49 of 95 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 73 | #49 of 100 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 85 | #11 of 88 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Expat professional | 88 | #11 of 88 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 80 | #16 of 100 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 36 | #73 of 110 | #4 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 | 33 | #60 of 108 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #70 of 110 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #9 of 108 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #16 of 113 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #48 of 100 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Coastal living | 78 | #53 of 100 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Business owner | 93 | #11 of 100 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #39 of 88 | #3 of 8 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Matilda Estate 2 km
- Sengkang New Town 3 km
- Kangkar 4 km
- Kampong Pasir Ris 5 km
- Serangoon 6 km
- Pasir Ris New Town 7 km
- Hougang New Town 7 km
- Yio Chu Kang 7 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.