Area guide
Beach park, Peranakan heritage, close to Changi
Price per sqft
$1,300-$1,750 (S$1,650-2,250, relo estimate)
Population
~45,000 Marine Parade (estimate) | ~6.21M Singapore
Crime scale
Very low for Singapore
341 physical crimes per 100,000, Singapore, 2025
East Coast and Katong, in District 15, combine East Coast Park's beach and cycling paths with Peranakan shophouses and food. They suit families who want space, a beach and a short drive to Changi. The area is a step away from the prime central districts and priced accordingly.
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School fit
5/5Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong), United World College South East Asia (East campus) and Tanjong Katong schools.
Tax position
4/5Top resident income tax 24%, no capital gains or inheritance tax; 60% ABSD for foreign buyers of homes.
Commute
4/5Changi about 10 to 15 minutes; CBD 15 to 20 minutes; Thomson-East Coast line.
Family network density
5/5Singaporean and expatriate families; strong local heritage.
Inventory in price band
3/5Condos with 60% ABSD for foreigners; landed homes for citizens.
Changi about 10 to 15 minutes; CBD 15 to 20 minutes; Thomson-East Coast line.
Condos with 60% ABSD for foreigners; landed homes for citizens.
Singaporean and expatriate families; strong local heritage.
Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong), United World College South East Asia (East campus) and Tanjong Katong schools.
Where we would take you in your first month in East Coast and Katong. A handful of places locals return to, picked by relo for a family dinner, a celebration or meeting new neighbours, so you can skip the trial and error and feel at home sooner.
Restaurant · Joo Chiat Road
Eight-seat tasting counter with Southeast Asian influences.
Restaurant · East Coast Road
North and South Indian cooking, five times Bib Gourmand, strong on the tandoor.
Restaurant · Katong
One of the original Katong laksa shops, still a local favourite.
Café · East Coast Road
European bakery and kitchen built round a wood-fired oven, good for brunch.
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