Living in Sengkang New Town
Sengkang New Town is a city in North East Community Development Council, Singapore, home to 267,600 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 3%, #2 of 89), city lovers (top 10%, #8 of 88), couples without children (DINKs) (top 11%, #8 of 79).
Residents267,600
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport12 km (Singapore Changi)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km5,875,000 people
Sea coast3 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line13.0 km
Border with Malaysia12 km
Distance to Singapore12 km
Within 10 km3,342,774 people
Greater areaGreater Singapore, 12 km out
Winter daylight12 h 02 min, sunset 12:04
See Sengkang New Town on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sengkang New Town
- The Strait of Singapore is 3 km away.
- It is part of Greater Singapore, 12 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 Sengkang 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 North East Community Development Council | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #85 of 108 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income household | 72 | #76 of 95 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #80 of 95 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #73 of 88 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #39 of 100 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #37 of 100 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #63 of 96 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Single professional | 85 | #12 of 87 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Young professional | 87 | #11 of 88 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| DINKS | 90 | #8 of 79 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Remote worker | 79 | #33 of 88 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #25 of 104 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Car-free household | 90 | #2 of 89 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #68 of 76 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #78 of 95 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 67 | #81 of 100 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 86 | #8 of 88 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Expat professional | 88 | #9 of 88 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #31 of 100 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 12 | #102 of 110 | #8 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 | 20 | #95 of 108 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 17 | #100 of 110 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #10 of 108 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #36 of 113 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #67 of 100 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #83 of 100 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| Business owner | 92 | #12 of 100 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #51 of 88 | #5 of 8 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Matilda Estate 1 km
- Kangkar 2 km
- Punggol 3 km
- Serangoon 3 km
- Hougang New Town 4 km
- Paya Lebar 4 km
- Kampong Pasir Ris 4 km
- Yio Chu Kang 5 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.