Living in Yishun New Town
Yishun New Town is a city in North West, Singapore, home to 228,730 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 2%, #2 of 100), expat professionals (top 3%, #2 of 88), young professionals (top 5%, #4 of 88).
Residents228,730
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport20 km (Singapore Changi)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km5,875,000 people
Sea coast2 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 0 m
Main railway line7.7 km
Border with Malaysia3 km
Distance to Singapore16 km
Within 10 km1,811,010 people
Greater areaGreater Singapore, 16 km out
Winter daylight12 h 02 min, sunset 12:04
See Yishun New Town on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Yishun New Town
- It is right on the coast of the Strait of Singapore.
- It is part of Greater Singapore, 16 km from the city centre.
- The border with Malaysia is 3 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 Yishun 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 West | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 77 | #11 of 108 | #5 of 16 | Map |
| Low-income household | 87 | #9 of 95 | #4 of 16 | Map |
| Low-income family | 85 | #12 of 95 | #6 of 16 | Map |
| Single parent | 86 | #11 of 88 | #6 of 15 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #8 of 100 | #4 of 16 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 86 | #10 of 100 | #4 of 16 | Map |
| Early retiree | 73 | #8 of 96 | #3 of 16 | Map |
| Single professional | 88 | #4 of 87 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Young professional | 90 | #4 of 88 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| DINKS | 90 | #7 of 79 | #2 of 14 | Map |
| Remote worker | 85 | #6 of 88 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Commuter | 93 | #6 of 104 | #3 of 16 | Map |
| Car-free household | 90 | #8 of 89 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #74 of 76 | #13 of 13 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 88 | #9 of 95 | #5 of 16 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 85 | #11 of 100 | #4 of 16 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 86 | #7 of 88 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Expat professional | 90 | #2 of 88 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 87 | #5 of 100 | #3 of 16 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 71 | #22 of 110 | #7 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 | 47 | #16 of 108 | #6 of 16 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 70 | #19 of 110 | #5 of 17 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 78 | #4 of 108 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 89 | #6 of 113 | #3 of 17 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 80 | #14 of 100 | #6 of 16 | Map |
| Coastal living | 86 | #7 of 100 | #7 of 16 | Map |
| Business owner | 94 | #2 of 100 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Digital native | 72 | #29 of 88 | #3 of 15 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sungai Simpang 1 km
- Sembawang Estate 2 km
- Admiralty 3 km
- Woodlands 5 km
- Yio Chu Kang 5 km
- Woodlands North Coast 6 km
- Ang Mo Kio New Town 6 km
- Marsiling 6 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.