Living in Serangoon
Serangoon is a city in South East Community Development Council, Singapore, home to 116,900 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 21%, #21 of 100), car-free households (top 22%, #19 of 89), city lovers (top 23%, #20 of 88).
Residents116,900
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport11 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 line10.4 km
Border with Malaysia14 km
Distance to Singapore9 km
Within 10 km3,073,024 people
Greater areaGreater Singapore, 9 km out
Winter daylight12 h 03 min, sunset 12:04
See Serangoon on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Serangoon
- The Strait of Singapore is 6 km away.
- It is part of Greater Singapore, 9 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 Serangoon 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 | #67 of 108 | #9 of 18 | Map |
| Low-income household | 74 | #66 of 95 | #9 of 15 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #68 of 95 | #8 of 15 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #59 of 88 | #7 of 15 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #46 of 100 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #44 of 100 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #57 of 96 | #4 of 15 | Map |
| Single professional | 83 | #22 of 87 | #6 of 15 | Map |
| Young professional | 84 | #21 of 88 | #5 of 15 | Map |
| DINKS | 86 | #21 of 79 | #5 of 14 | Map |
| Remote worker | 78 | #41 of 88 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Commuter | 87 | #29 of 104 | #6 of 17 | Map |
| Car-free household | 87 | #19 of 89 | #5 of 15 | Map |
| Student | 52 | #36 of 76 | #8 of 14 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #67 of 95 | #9 of 15 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #70 of 100 | #9 of 15 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 81 | #20 of 88 | #5 of 15 | Map |
| Expat professional | 85 | #21 of 88 | #5 of 15 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #39 of 100 | #4 of 15 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #86 of 110 | #11 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 | 21 | #89 of 108 | #14 of 18 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 27 | #85 of 110 | #11 of 18 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #28 of 108 | #5 of 18 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #41 of 113 | #7 of 19 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #58 of 100 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #80 of 100 | #10 of 15 | Map |
| Business owner | 92 | #21 of 100 | #5 of 15 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #22 of 88 | #3 of 15 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hougang New Town 1 km
- Paya Lebar 1 km
- Kangkar 2 km
- Tai Seng 3 km
- Kaki Bukit Estate 3 km
- Sengkang New Town 3 km
- Braddell Heights Estate 4 km
- Matilda Estate 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.