Living in Bukit Panjang New Town
Bukit Panjang New Town is a city in South West Community Development Council, Singapore, home to 138,050 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 15%, #15 of 104), car-free households (top 18%, #16 of 89), young professionals (top 19%, #16 of 88).
Residents138,050
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport26 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 line2.0 km
Border with Malaysia6 km
Distance to Singapore14 km
Within 10 km2,550,199 people
Greater areaGreater Singapore, 14 km out
Winter daylight12 h 02 min, sunset 12:05
See Bukit Panjang New Town on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bukit Panjang New Town
- The Strait of Singapore is 6 km away.
- It is part of Greater Singapore, 14 km from the city centre.
- The border with Malaysia is 6 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 02 min and sets around 12:05; in late June it sets around 13:13.
How Bukit Panjang 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 West Community Development Council | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #53 of 108 | #26 of 36 | Map |
| Low-income household | 79 | #36 of 95 | #15 of 31 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #43 of 95 | #19 of 31 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #35 of 88 | #17 of 29 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #75 of 100 | #28 of 34 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #76 of 100 | #28 of 34 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #51 of 96 | #21 of 31 | Map |
| Single professional | 84 | #16 of 87 | #5 of 28 | Map |
| Young professional | 86 | #16 of 88 | #5 of 29 | Map |
| DINKS | 87 | #16 of 79 | #4 of 24 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #64 of 88 | #19 of 29 | Map |
| Commuter | 89 | #15 of 104 | #6 of 35 | Map |
| Car-free household | 87 | #16 of 89 | #4 of 30 | Map |
| Student | 3 | #63 of 76 | #21 of 24 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 78 | #36 of 95 | #16 of 31 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 74 | #41 of 100 | #18 of 34 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 83 | #16 of 88 | #4 of 29 | Map |
| Expat professional | 86 | #17 of 88 | #4 of 29 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 80 | #24 of 100 | #10 of 34 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 40 | #66 of 110 | #28 of 36 | 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 | 27 | #73 of 108 | #31 of 36 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 40 | #65 of 110 | #28 of 36 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #39 of 108 | #12 of 36 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #20 of 113 | #8 of 36 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #40 of 100 | #21 of 34 | Map |
| Coastal living | 77 | #60 of 100 | #28 of 34 | Map |
| Business owner | 92 | #19 of 100 | #5 of 34 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #44 of 88 | #11 of 29 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Jelebu 0 km
- Saujana 0 km
- Senja 1 km
- Fajar 1 km
- Bangkit 1 km
- Teck Whye 1 km
- Choa Chu Kang New Town 2 km
- Dairy Farm 2 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.