Living in Jurong East
Jurong East is a large place in South East Community Development Council, Singapore, home to 72,960 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 11%, #11 of 104), people who put healthcare first (top 11%, #11 of 100), remote workers (top 13%, #11 of 88).
Residents72,960
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport28 km (Singapore Changi)
Nearest city of 100k+2 km
Within 30 km5,875,000 people
Sea coast3 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line3.1 km
Border with Malaysia11 km
Distance to Singapore13 km
Within 10 km1,895,319 people
Greater areaGreater Singapore, 13 km out
Winter daylight12 h 03 min, sunset 12:05
See Jurong East on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Jurong East
- The Strait of Singapore is 3 km away.
- It is part of Greater Singapore, 13 km from the city centre.
- The border with Malaysia is 11 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 03 min and sets around 12:05; in late June it sets around 13:13.
How Jurong East 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 | 73 | #25 of 108 | #1 of 18 | Map |
| Low-income household | 85 | #21 of 95 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Low-income family | 80 | #27 of 95 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Single parent | 81 | #26 of 88 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #19 of 100 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 85 | #16 of 100 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #18 of 96 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Single professional | 83 | #20 of 87 | #5 of 15 | Map |
| Young professional | 84 | #22 of 88 | #6 of 15 | Map |
| DINKS | 85 | #24 of 79 | #6 of 14 | Map |
| Remote worker | 83 | #11 of 88 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Commuter | 90 | #11 of 104 | #2 of 17 | Map |
| Car-free household | 84 | #27 of 89 | #6 of 15 | Map |
| Student | 11 | #57 of 76 | #10 of 14 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 84 | #22 of 95 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 82 | #22 of 100 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 79 | #26 of 88 | #6 of 15 | Map |
| Expat professional | 84 | #24 of 88 | #6 of 15 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 82 | #11 of 100 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 67 | #30 of 110 | #2 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 | 42 | #28 of 108 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 64 | #30 of 110 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #12 of 108 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 84 | #12 of 113 | #2 of 19 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 78 | #21 of 100 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Coastal living | 83 | #23 of 100 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Business owner | 91 | #23 of 100 | #6 of 15 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #43 of 88 | #7 of 15 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kampong Java Teban 1 km
- West Coast Village 2 km
- Kampong Ulu Pandan 2 km
- Jurong Town 2 km
- Faber Hills 2 km
- Jurong West 3 km
- Clementi Housing Estate 3 km
- Hong Kah 4 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.