Queenstown

Mature, leafy, and quietly one of the best-connected estates on the island.

Central-South · one of Singapore's oldest housing estates

total resident population: 95,930 (2020 census)
HDB-resident population: 77,340 (Queenstown, as at 31 Mar 2025 — HDB-resident population only, per HDB Annual Report)
housing mix: HDB 31,259 · Condo/apt 4,676 · Landed 1,032 (of 37,053 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

Queenstown was Singapore's first satellite town, and it shows in the best way — mature trees, low-rise blocks, and a real neighbourhood feel that newer estates take decades to grow into. Dawson's newer towers sit right alongside flats that have been here since the 70s.

Who it suits

Upgraders who want space and maturity without leaving the city fringe. Families who value being near good primary schools and don't want a long commute into town. Strong for investors eyeing the Stirling Road / Dawson corridor.

Popular schools

Primary

Queenstown Primary School
New Town Primary School

Secondary

Queenstown Secondary School
Queensway Secondary School

Must-try food

Holland Drive Food Centre
Mei Ling Market & Food Centre

Nature spots

Hortpark
Southern Ridges (Telok Blangah Hill Park stretch)

Interesting fact

Queenstown was Singapore's first satellite housing estate, developed starting in the late 1950s — before even Toa Payoh — making it the prototype for nearly every HDB town that followed.

MG's honest take

"I've handled a renewal appeal for a tenant on Stirling Road, and what struck me is how loyal people are here — once someone moves to Queenstown, they tend to stay, or just move one block over."

Thinking about Queenstown? Let's talk through whether it actually fits what you need.

Message MG on WhatsApp