Living in Jurong West
Jurong West is a city in South West Community Development Council, Singapore, home to 253,840 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young professionals (top 3%, #2 of 88), single professionals (top 3%, #2 of 87), city lovers (top 4%, #3 of 88).
Residents253,840
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport30 km (Singapore Changi)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km5,875,000 people
Sea coast5 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line3.3 km
Border with Malaysia9 km
Distance to Singapore16 km
Within 10 km1,694,700 people
Greater areaGreater Singapore, 16 km out
Winter daylight12 h 03 min, sunset 12:05
See Jurong West on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Jurong West
- The Strait of Singapore is 5 km away.
- It is part of Greater Singapore, 16 km from the city centre.
- The border with Malaysia is 9 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 West 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 | 79 | #7 of 108 | #3 of 36 | Map |
| Low-income household | 89 | #5 of 95 | #2 of 31 | Map |
| Low-income family | 86 | #6 of 95 | #2 of 31 | Map |
| Single parent | 87 | #6 of 88 | #2 of 29 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #13 of 100 | #6 of 34 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 86 | #9 of 100 | #5 of 34 | Map |
| Early retiree | 74 | #5 of 96 | #2 of 31 | Map |
| Single professional | 89 | #2 of 87 | #1 of 28 | Map |
| Young professional | 90 | #2 of 88 | #1 of 29 | Map |
| DINKS | 90 | #3 of 79 | #2 of 24 | Map |
| Remote worker | 85 | #5 of 88 | #2 of 29 | Map |
| Commuter | 93 | #4 of 104 | #1 of 35 | Map |
| Car-free household | 90 | #7 of 89 | #2 of 30 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #73 of 76 | #24 of 24 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 89 | #5 of 95 | #1 of 31 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 86 | #7 of 100 | #3 of 34 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 87 | #3 of 88 | #2 of 29 | Map |
| Expat professional | 90 | #3 of 88 | #1 of 29 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 88 | #4 of 100 | #1 of 34 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 74 | #16 of 110 | #6 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 | 43 | #24 of 108 | #8 of 36 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 73 | #13 of 110 | #6 of 36 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 79 | #2 of 108 | #1 of 36 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 90 | #4 of 113 | #1 of 36 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 81 | #7 of 100 | #3 of 34 | Map |
| Coastal living | 84 | #12 of 100 | #4 of 34 | Map |
| Business owner | 93 | #5 of 100 | #1 of 34 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #26 of 88 | #7 of 29 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hong Kah 1 km
- Jurong Town 2 km
- Kampong Java Teban 2 km
- Kampong Ulu Pandan 3 km
- Bulim 3 km
- Jurong East 3 km
- Peng Siang 4 km
- Bukit Batok New Town 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.