Area guide
Green, quiet and near the reservoirs
Price per sqft
$1,250-$1,650 (S$1,600-2,100, relo estimate)
Population
~25,000 area (estimate) | ~6.21M Singapore
Crime scale
Very low for Singapore
341 physical crimes per 100,000, Singapore, 2025
Upper Thomson sits between the central catchment reservoirs, with green condos, landed estates and a strong local food scene. It suits families who want nature and space at a discount to Bukit Timah. The Thomson-East Coast line has shortened the trip to town.
Structured fit signals used in matching, same fields across every area.
School fit
4/5Ai Tong and Catholic High are nearby; international families use the Australian International School and the Singapore American School.
Tax position
4/5Top resident income tax 24%, no capital gains or inheritance tax; 60% ABSD for foreign buyers of homes.
Commute
3/5CBD 20 to 25 minutes; Changi about 30 minutes; Thomson-East Coast line.
Family network density
5/5Singaporean and expatriate families.
Inventory in price band
3/5Condos for foreign buyers with 60% ABSD; landed homes for citizens.
CBD 20 to 25 minutes; Changi about 30 minutes; Thomson-East Coast line.
Condos for foreign buyers with 60% ABSD; landed homes for citizens.
Singaporean and expatriate families.
Ai Tong and Catholic High are nearby; international families use the Australian International School and the Singapore American School.
Where we would take you in your first month in Upper Thomson. 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.
Café · Upper Thomson Road
Brunch café from the Atlas Coffeehouse team, known for its banana pancakes.
Café · Upper Thomson Road
One of the original Thomson brunch cafés, formerly Pacamara.
Restaurant · Upper Thomson Road
Hawker centre popular with locals.
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