Bukit Panjang
Once sleepy, now one of the fastest-growing towns on the west side.
West · rapid growth since the 2000s, nature-reserve adjacent
- total resident population
- 138,270 (2020 census)
- HDB-resident population
- 113,080 (Bukit Panjang, as at 31 Mar 2025 — HDB-resident population only, per HDB Annual Report)
- housing mix
- HDB 36,120 · Condo/apt 6,643 · Landed 817 (of 43,580 total households, 2020 census)
2020 census, most recent full breakdown
31 Mar 2025, HDB Annual Report — most recent available, but counts HDB residents only, not private property
2020 census
Singapore only publishes a full per-area population breakdown every 10 years at the census. The HDB figure above is the most recent official update available, but it only covers HDB residents — it can't be directly compared to the total population figure.
What it's like to live here
Bukit Panjang sits right against the Bukit Timah and Central Catchment nature reserves, which gives it a genuinely different feel from other HDB towns — more green canopy, fewer high-rises crowding the skyline.
Who it suits
Nature-minded families and joggers/hikers who want reserve access without Bukit Timah pricing. Buyers comfortable with a slightly longer commute in exchange for space and greenery.
Popular schools
Primary
- West View Primary School
- Bukit Panjang Primary School
Secondary
- Bukit Panjang Government High School
Must-try food
- Beauty World Centre hawker stalls
- Senja-Cashew Wet Market and Food Centre
Nature spots
- Zhenghua Nature Park
- Dairy Farm Nature Park
Interesting fact
Bukit Panjang more than doubled in population between 2000 and 2010, making it one of the fastest-growing towns in Singapore during that decade.
MG's honest take
"Clients who love the outdoors end up loving Bukit Panjang more than they expected — it's the best-kept secret for trail access on the west side."
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