Living in Hougang New Town
Hougang New Town is a city in South East Community Development Council, Singapore, home to 227,560 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 11%, #9 of 89), city lovers (top 11%, #9 of 88), couples without children (DINKs) (top 12%, #9 of 79).
Residents227,560
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport12 km (Singapore Changi)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km5,875,000 people
Sea coast6 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line9.4 km
Border with Malaysia14 km
Distance to Singapore8 km
Within 10 km3,127,877 people
Greater areaGreater Singapore, 8 km out
Winter daylight12 h 03 min, sunset 12:04
See Hougang New Town on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Hougang New Town
- The Strait of Singapore is 6 km away.
- It is part of Greater Singapore, 8 km from the city centre.
- The border with Malaysia is 14 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 Hougang 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 South East Community Development Council | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 55 | #70 of 108 | #10 of 18 | Map |
| Low-income household | 74 | #68 of 95 | #10 of 15 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #72 of 95 | #10 of 15 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #65 of 88 | #10 of 15 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #41 of 100 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #39 of 100 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #49 of 96 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Single professional | 85 | #13 of 87 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Young professional | 87 | #13 of 88 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| DINKS | 89 | #9 of 79 | #3 of 14 | Map |
| Remote worker | 79 | #32 of 88 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #20 of 104 | #5 of 17 | Map |
| Car-free household | 90 | #9 of 89 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Student | 57 | #30 of 76 | #4 of 14 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #68 of 95 | #10 of 15 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #71 of 100 | #10 of 15 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 85 | #9 of 88 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Expat professional | 88 | #12 of 88 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 79 | #28 of 100 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 21 | #90 of 110 | #14 of 18 | 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 | #94 of 108 | #16 of 18 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #88 of 110 | #12 of 18 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #11 of 108 | #1 of 18 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #35 of 113 | #5 of 19 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #60 of 100 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #84 of 100 | #13 of 15 | Map |
| Business owner | 92 | #13 of 100 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Digital native | 76 | #11 of 88 | #1 of 15 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Paya Lebar 0 km
- Serangoon 1 km
- Kangkar 2 km
- Tai Seng 3 km
- Kaki Bukit Estate 3 km
- Braddell Heights Estate 3 km
- MacPherson 3 km
- Sennett Estate 3 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.