Clementi

NUS on the doorstep, solid resale demand, never really goes out of style.

West · university-adjacent, steady and unflashy

total resident population: 91,990 (2020 census)
HDB-resident population: 70,670 (Clementi, as at 31 Mar 2025 — HDB-resident population only, per HDB Annual Report)
housing mix: HDB 25,820 · Condo/apt 5,988 · Landed 1,614 (of 33,609 total households, 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

Clementi has a quiet confidence to it — it doesn't need to market itself because NUS, one-north, and a steady stream of academics and young professionals keep demand consistent year after year.

Who it suits

Landlords targeting NUS-adjacent rental demand. Families wanting good schools without Bukit Timah pricing. Less suited to buyers wanting a "new town" feel — most of the housing stock here is mature.

Popular schools

Primary

Nan Hua Primary School
Clementi Primary School

Secondary

Nan Hua High School
Clementi Town Secondary School

Must-try food

Clementi 448 Market & Food Centre
Local stalls around Clementi Ave 3

Nature spots

Clementi Woods Park
West Coast Park

Interesting fact

Clementi sits right next to the National University of Singapore and one-north, which keeps rental demand from students and young professionals unusually stable compared to other HDB towns.

to confirm rental-stability claim with current data before publishing

MG's honest take

"Clementi rental yield has stayed remarkably steady through market cycles that hit other towns harder — the university anchor does a lot of quiet work."

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