Living in Tampines New Town
Tampines New Town is a city in South East Community Development Council, Singapore, home to 259,900 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 6%, #5 of 89), young professionals (top 7%, #6 of 88), city lovers (top 7%, #6 of 88).
Residents259,900
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport5 km (Singapore Changi)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km5,875,000 people
Sea coast3 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line13.8 km
Border with Malaysia19 km
Distance to Singapore12 km
Within 10 km2,514,364 people
Greater areaGreater Singapore, 12 km out
Winter daylight12 h 03 min, sunset 12:04
See Tampines New Town on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Tampines New Town
- The Strait of Singapore is 3 km away.
- It is part of Greater Singapore, 12 km from the city centre.
- 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 Tampines 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 | 59 | #55 of 108 | #4 of 18 | Map |
| Low-income household | 80 | #32 of 95 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #46 of 95 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #40 of 88 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #85 of 100 | #13 of 15 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #92 of 100 | #12 of 15 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #59 of 96 | #5 of 15 | Map |
| Single professional | 87 | #7 of 87 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Young professional | 89 | #6 of 88 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| DINKS | 90 | #6 of 79 | #2 of 14 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #68 of 88 | #9 of 15 | Map |
| Commuter | 90 | #9 of 104 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Car-free household | 90 | #5 of 89 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #71 of 76 | #14 of 14 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 78 | #41 of 95 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 76 | #36 of 100 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 86 | #6 of 88 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Expat professional | 89 | #6 of 88 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #29 of 100 | #3 of 15 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 40 | #65 of 110 | #8 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 | 30 | #65 of 108 | #8 of 18 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #63 of 110 | #6 of 18 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #29 of 108 | #6 of 18 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 84 | #10 of 113 | #1 of 19 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 46 | #82 of 100 | #8 of 15 | Map |
| Coastal living | 77 | #55 of 100 | #6 of 15 | Map |
| Business owner | 93 | #7 of 100 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Digital native | 70 | #35 of 88 | #5 of 15 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Simei New Town 1 km
- Tampines Estate 1 km
- Ulu Bedok 3 km
- Pasir Ris New Town 3 km
- Lucky Hills 3 km
- Kampong Pasir Ris 4 km
- Loyang 4 km
- Kaki Bukit Estate 5 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.