Best Places to Live in Singapore for Retirement
HDB towns ranked for retirement — clinics and eldercare close by, things to do, and groceries and transport all within an easy walk.
In short: The best place to live in Singapore for retirees is Rochor, which scores 86/100 on this lifestyle blend, averaged across its 32 HDB blocks. Outram (83/100) and Kallang (82/100) follow.
| # | Town | Fit score | Healthcare | Daily needs | Leisure | To CBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochor | 86 | 85 | 97 | 75 | 16 min |
| 2 | Outram | 83 | 70 | 95 | 88 | 20 min |
| 3 | Kallang | 82 | 88 | 89 | 64 | 21 min |
| 4 | Geylang | 78 | 84 | 87 | 61 | 24 min |
| 5 | Downtown Core | 78 | 70 | 81 | 72 | 17 min |
| 6 | Marine Parade | 77 | 74 | 86 | 61 | 35 min |
| 7 | Novena | 75 | 83 | 90 | 69 | 27 min |
| 8 | Ang Mo Kio | 74 | 67 | 84 | 75 | 35 min |
| 9 | Clementi | 72 | 63 | 84 | 79 | 31 min |
| 10 | Queenstown | 72 | 67 | 88 | 63 | 22 min |
“Fit score” is a weighted blend of each town’s pillar scores (healthcare, leisure, transport, daily needs, green space), averaged across its HDB blocks. “To CBD” is the median public-transport commute to Raffles Place. Snapshot 2026-11.
Why these areas rank for retirees
Retirement shifts the priorities: everyday healthcare (GP clinics, polyclinics, eldercare) leads, followed by leisure to stay engaged, gentle transport access, and daily needs so the weekly shop never means a long trip. A little green space rounds it out.
How to use this ranking
Town averages are a shortlist tool, not the final word — the best block in a mid-ranked town can beat the average block in a top one. Pick two or three towns here, open each one’s Living in… guide to see its highest-scoring blocks and commute, then compare individual blocks head-to-head. Screen against your own must-haves with the block-screening framework.