SG Block Index

Bukit Panjang vs Jurong West

Jurong West averages 68.1/100 for HDB liveability across 745 blocks, ahead of Bukit Panjang at 67/100 across 346 blocks. The gap comes down to individual pillars — compare them below.

The verdict

For all-round liveability, Bukit Panjang and Jurong West are effectively tied (67/100 vs 68.1/100). Bukit Panjang is stronger on transport and value (lease). Jurong West leads on healthcare, daily needs and connectivity.

On the commute that matters most, Bukit Panjang’s median trip to the city centre is 49 min versus Jurong West’s 45 min by public transport — Jurong West is the faster commute.

By life stage, seniors lean towards Jurong West and investors lean towards Bukit Panjang.

Commute face-off · median public transport

DestinationAJurong West
Raffles Place49 min45 min
one-north45 min37 min
Jurong East29 min21 min
Changi Airport85 min80 min

Median door-to-door minutes across each town’s blocks, weekday 08:00, OneMap routing.

Pillar by pillar

Transport79.260.8
Food59.460.8
Schools99.299.6
Healthcare50.372.7
Daily needs63.270
Green space70.270.6
Connectivity46.255.3
Value (lease)61.353
Leisure70.670.1

By persona

PersonaAJurong WestVerdict
Overall6768.1Tie
Young Families73.374Tie
Seniors59.965.2Jurong West
Renters62.862.3Tie
Investors66.755.1Bukit Panjang