SG Block Index

Sengkang vs Yishun

Sengkang averages 68/100 for HDB liveability across 672 blocks, ahead of Yishun at 61.1/100 across 702 blocks. The gap comes down to individual pillars — compare them below.

The verdict

For all-round liveability, Sengkang comes out ahead (68/100 vs 61.1/100). Sengkang is stronger on transport, daily needs, connectivity, value (lease) and leisure. Yishun leads on food.

On the commute that matters most, Sengkang’s median trip to the city centre is 42 min versus Yishun’s 45 min by public transport — Sengkang is the faster commute.

By life stage, young families lean towards Sengkang, seniors lean towards Sengkang, renters lean towards Sengkang and investors lean towards Sengkang.

Commute face-off · median public transport

DestinationSengkangYishun
Raffles Place42 min45 min
one-north49 min52 min
Jurong East68 min50 min
Changi Airport53 min81 min

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

Pillar by pillar

Transport79.152.3
Food4550.6
Schools99.699.3
Healthcare65.662.6
Daily needs6863.7
Green space78.578.6
Connectivity38.935.4
Value (lease)78.857.9
Leisure60.957.2

By persona

PersonaSengkangYishunVerdict
Overall6861.1Sengkang
Young Families76.869.4Sengkang
Seniors61.757.5Sengkang
Renters61.252.9Sengkang
Investors69.961.1Sengkang