Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | District 22 — Jurong Lake District | District 5 — Greater Southern Waterfront |
|---|---|---|
| Condo Count | 29 | 137 |
| Avg PSF | $1,281 psf | $1,578 psf |
| Median Price | $1,554,751 | $2,026,830 |
| Transaction Volume | 3,100 | 14,632 |
| Avg Walkability | 48.2/100 | 45.1/100 |
| Avg Investment Score | 56.6/100 | 57.6/100 |
| Avg TOP Year | 2005 | 2006 |
| Avg Gross Yield | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Price Analysis
District 22 — Jurong Lake District is the more affordable option, with an average PSF that is $298 psf (20.8%) lower than District 5 — Greater Southern Waterfront.
In terms of median transaction price, District 22 — Jurong Lake District also offers a lower entry point at $1,554,751 compared to $2,026,830.
Lifestyle & Accessibility
District 22 — Jurong Lake District scores higher on walkability, reflecting better proximity to MRT stations, schools, hawker centres, and other daily amenities. This composite score accounts for seven weighted categories of nearby facilities.
District 22 — Jurong Lake District wins on price. District 22 — Jurong Lake District wins on walkability. District 5 — Greater Southern Waterfront wins on investment score. District 22 — Jurong Lake District wins on rental yield.
Investment Potential
District 5 — Greater Southern Waterfront has a higher average investment score, which factors in price momentum, rental yield, liquidity, MRT proximity, lease remaining, and district desirability.
In terms of gross rental yield, District 22 — Jurong Lake District delivers stronger returns. Note that yields shown are gross (annual rent / price) and do not account for maintenance fees, property tax, or vacancy.
Top Condos in Each Area
Top 5 Condos in District 22 — Jurong Lake District
| Condo | Avg PSF | Transactions | Units | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J'DEN | $2,475 psf | 356 | 368 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 |
| THE LAKEGARDEN RESIDENCES | $2,156 psf | 293 | 306 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 |
| SORA | $2,211 psf | 209 | 440 | 99 years leasehold |
| J GATEWAY | $1,894 psf | 177 | 738 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 |
| WESTWOOD RESIDENCES | $1,256 psf | 169 | 480 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 |
Top 5 Condos in District 5 — Greater Southern Waterfront
| Condo | Avg PSF | Transactions | Units | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT | $1,829 psf | 5,780 | 156 | Freehold |
| NORMANTON PARK | $1,865 psf | 1,396 | 1,840 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 |
| PARC CLEMATIS | $1,883 psf | 1,382 | 1,450 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 |
| ELTA | $2,557 psf | 376 | 501 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 |
| FABER RESIDENCE | $2,155 psf | 369 | 399 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2025 |
Final Verdict
District 22 — Jurong Lake District
Pros & Cons
✓ Strengths
- More affordable average PSF ($1,281 psf)
- Better walkability score (48.2/100)
- Higher gross rental yield (2.8%)
✗ Considerations
- Lower average investment score (56.6)
- Fewer condos available (29 developments)
- Older average stock (avg TOP 2005)
District 5 — Greater Southern Waterfront
Pros & Cons
✓ Strengths
- Higher average investment score (57.6)
- More condos to choose from (137 developments)
- Newer average stock (avg TOP 2006)
✗ Considerations
- Higher average PSF ($1,578 psf)
- Lower walkability score (45.1/100)
- Lower gross rental yield (2.0%)
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Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers all available transaction data for the compared neighbourhoods and is updated periodically as new URA data is published.
Transaction data sourced from URA.
- Property matched to areas by district + street keyword filtering.
- Transaction data from URA.
- Master plan context from URA Master Plan.
Median values used to minimize outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.