Living in Bukit Timah
Bukit Timah is a large place in South West Community Development Council, Singapore, home to 85,900 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 27%, #23 of 88), business owners (top 29%, #29 of 100), car-free households (top 30%, #26 of 89).
Residents85,900
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport23 km (Singapore Changi)
Nearest city of 100k+4 km
Within 30 km5,875,000 people
Sea coast5 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line1.4 km
Border with Malaysia12 km
Distance to Singapore8 km
Within 10 km2,786,671 people
Greater areaGreater Singapore, 8 km out
Winter daylight12 h 03 min, sunset 12:05
See Bukit Timah on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bukit Timah
- The Strait of Singapore is 5 km away.
- It is part of Greater Singapore, 8 km from the city centre.
- The border with Malaysia is 12 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 Bukit Timah 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 | 52 | #86 of 108 | #33 of 36 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #61 of 95 | #24 of 31 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #61 of 95 | #26 of 31 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #52 of 88 | #23 of 29 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #94 of 100 | #31 of 34 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #90 of 100 | #31 of 34 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #84 of 96 | #29 of 31 | Map |
| Single professional | 81 | #26 of 87 | #7 of 28 | Map |
| Young professional | 82 | #26 of 88 | #7 of 29 | Map |
| DINKS | 84 | #27 of 79 | #7 of 24 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #77 of 88 | #27 of 29 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #46 of 104 | #16 of 35 | Map |
| Car-free household | 84 | #26 of 89 | #7 of 30 | Map |
| Student | 59 | #28 of 76 | #8 of 24 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #63 of 95 | #26 of 31 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 71 | #64 of 100 | #26 of 34 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 79 | #27 of 88 | #7 of 29 | Map |
| Expat professional | 84 | #26 of 88 | #7 of 29 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #38 of 100 | #15 of 34 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #87 of 110 | #35 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 | 21 | #91 of 108 | #35 of 36 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 26 | #86 of 110 | #35 of 36 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #62 of 108 | #18 of 36 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #43 of 113 | #14 of 36 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #53 of 100 | #29 of 34 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #71 of 100 | #32 of 34 | Map |
| Business owner | 91 | #29 of 100 | #7 of 34 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #23 of 88 | #5 of 29 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Leedon Park 1 km
- Holland Village 2 km
- Ghim Moh 2 km
- Holland Drive 2 km
- Hillcrest Park 2 km
- Anak Bukit 2 km
- Dover 3 km
- Tanglin Halt 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.