Living in Woodlands
Woodlands is a city in North West, Singapore, home to 254,440 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 1%, #1 of 104), people who put healthcare first (top 1%, #1 of 100), business owners (top 1%, #1 of 100).
Residents254,440
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport25 km (Singapore Changi)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km5,875,000 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 0 m
Main railway line3.1 km
Border with Malaysia1 km
Distance to Singapore17 km
Within 10 km1,580,640 people
Greater areaGreater Singapore, 18 km out
Winter daylight12 h 02 min, sunset 12:04
See Woodlands on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Woodlands
- It is right on the coast of the Strait of Singapore.
- It is part of Greater Singapore, 18 km from the city centre.
- The border with Malaysia is 1 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 13:13.
How Woodlands 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 West | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 82 | #3 of 108 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Low-income household | 90 | #4 of 95 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Low-income family | 89 | #3 of 95 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Single parent | 90 | #3 of 88 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #5 of 100 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 87 | #6 of 100 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Early retiree | 75 | #3 of 96 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Single professional | 90 | #1 of 87 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Young professional | 91 | #1 of 88 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| DINKS | 91 | #1 of 79 | #1 of 14 | Map |
| Remote worker | 86 | #3 of 88 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Commuter | 94 | #1 of 104 | #1 of 16 | Map |
| Car-free household | 90 | #6 of 89 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #72 of 76 | #12 of 13 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 91 | #3 of 95 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 88 | #4 of 100 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 87 | #1 of 88 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Expat professional | 90 | #1 of 88 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 89 | #1 of 100 | #1 of 16 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 78 | #9 of 110 | #3 of 17 | 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 | 50 | #5 of 108 | #3 of 16 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 77 | #7 of 110 | #3 of 17 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 80 | #1 of 108 | #1 of 16 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 92 | #1 of 113 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 83 | #4 of 100 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Coastal living | 88 | #3 of 100 | #3 of 16 | Map |
| Business owner | 94 | #1 of 100 | #1 of 16 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #24 of 88 | #1 of 15 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Admiralty 1 km
- Woodlands North Coast 2 km
- Marsiling 2 km
- Sungai Simpang 4 km
- Sembawang Estate 5 km
- Yishun New Town 5 km
- Fajar 6 km
- Yew Tee 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.