Marine Parade
Seafront condos and Peranakan heritage shophouses, side by side.
East · reclaimed coastal land, Katong heritage next door
- total resident population
- 46,220 (2020 census)
- HDB-resident population
- 18,250 (Marine Parade, as at 31 Mar 2025 — HDB-resident population only, per HDB Annual Report)
- housing mix
- HDB 7,993 · Condo/apt 6,334 · Landed 2,603 (of 17,069 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
Marine Parade blends seafront condo living with Katong's Peranakan heritage right next door — shophouses, kueh shops, and East Coast Park all within a short stroll.
Who it suits
Buyers wanting coastal living without leaving the city. Heritage-minded families drawn to Katong's Peranakan character. Strong for both owner-occupiers and holiday-feel investment.
Popular schools
Primary
- Tao Nan School
- CHIJ (Katong) Primary
Secondary
- Tanjong Katong Secondary School
- CHIJ Katong Convent (Secondary)
Must-try food
- Old Katong Laksa
- East Coast Lagoon Food Village
Nature spots
- East Coast Park
- Marine Cove
Interesting fact
Marine Parade is almost entirely built on land reclaimed from the sea between the 1960s and 1970s — the original coastline used to run roughly along what is now Mountbatten Road.
to confirm exact original coastline before publishing
MG's honest take
"Marine Parade clients usually fall in love with Katong first, then realise the seafront condos are right next door — it's a package deal most people don't expect."
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