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Jurong East Town Guide 2026: MRT, JEM, Westgate, IMM, HDB Prices & Jurong Lake District

2026 guide to Jurong East covering the MRT interchange, Jurong Lake District, JEM, Westgate, IMM, Jurong Lake Gardens, Ng Teng Fong Hospital and official HDB resale prices.

Statutory Overview & Urban Master Plan Framework

Jurong East is a major commercial and transport hub in western Singapore and a key component of the wider Jurong Lake District. URA currently describes Jurong Lake District as Singapore's largest mixed-use business district outside the city centre and a key pillar of Singapore's decentralisation strategy. Jurong East MRT Station is an existing interchange for the East-West and North-South lines, while the Jurong Region Line will add a third interchange service at Jurong East through future station JE5 in Stage 2, targeted for 2028. The area is anchored by major retail destinations including JEM, Westgate and IMM, alongside Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Jurong Community Hospital, Science Centre Singapore and access to Jurong Lake Gardens.

What Jurong East is like

Content

Jurong East combines a mature residential town with one of Singapore's most important regional commercial and transport nodes. The area immediately around Jurong East MRT contains major retail, office, institutional and transport uses, while the wider Jurong Lake District is being progressively developed into a larger mixed-use business district with offices, homes, retail, community uses, recreation and public spaces.

Jurong Lake District development

Details

URA describes Jurong Lake District as Singapore's largest mixed-use business district outside the city centre. The existing Jurong East commercial hub is being extended southwards into a new 120-hectare precinct.

Current2026 Development
Name

Town Hall Link White Site

Details

URA launched the Town Hall Link White Site for tender on 3 July 2026 for mixed-use development.

Future Infrastructure
Jurong East Integrated Transport Hub

Targeted for 2028 comprising offices, retail, community facilities and regional library.

Jurong Region Line

JS5 Jurong East JRL Stage 2 interchange targeted for 2028.

MRT and public transport

Existing Station
Station

Jurong East

Code

EW24 / NS1

Lines

East-West Line and North-South Line

Details

Principal rail gateway to the Jurong East retail and commercial cluster.

Future Jrl
Station

Jurong East

Code

JE5

Line

Jurong Region Line (Stage 2 - 2028)

Details

Adds a third rail line connecting JRL with EWL and NSL.

Nearby Stations
Toh Guan
Future JRL station

Future JRL station under construction.

Jurong Town Hall
Future JRL station

Future JRL station serving Jurong Town Hall area.

JEM, Westgate and IMM

Malls
JEM

Major retail and commercial development directly linked to Jurong East MRT.

Westgate

Major retail mall in Jurong Gateway connected to Jurong East MRT and J-Walk.

IMM
📍 2 Jurong East Street 21

Singapore's largest outlet mall with >100 outlet stores among >220 total stores and up to 80% discounts. Connected to MRT via elevated covered walkway.

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Jurong Community Hospital

Details

Integrated healthcare campus with 700 beds at NTFGH and 400 beds at JCH (combined 1,100 beds), connected to surrounding developments via link bridges.

Science And Recreation

Science Centre Singapore & Snow City

Major science museum, educational attraction, and Singapore's permanent indoor snow center.

Jurong Lake Gardens

Singapore's third national gardens featuring Lakeside Garden, Chinese Garden, and Japanese Garden.

HDB resale prices in Jurong East

Reference Period

1st Quarter 2026

Source Type

HDB median resale prices by town and flat type

HDB Resale Median Price Table (1Q 2026)
Flat TypeMedian Resale Price (1Q 2026)
3-roomS$415,000
4-roomS$548,900
5-roomS$715,500
ExecutiveNot published in 1Q 2026 (<20 transactions)
Interpretation

HDB's median resale prices for registered resale cases in 1Q 2026.

Important HDB Resale Buyer Considerations
•Compare recent transactions involving flats with similar type, floor area, lease, and location.
•Check applicable EIP and SPR quota positions.
•Review HFE eligibility and grants before committing.

Hdb Resale Guidance

1
Check the specific flat

Review flat type, size, lease, floor, location, and quota status.

2
Obtain the HFE letter

HDB requires a valid HFE letter before obtaining an OTP.

3
Compare recent transactions

Use HDB resale transaction data to compare similar flats.

4
Review financing

Consider HDB loan or bank-financing requirements via HFE.

5
Complete the prescribed process

Use prescribed OTP and follow HDB completion procedures.

Visitor Route

1
Start at Jurong East MRT

Begin at Jurong East EW24/NS1 and enter JEM / Westgate precinct.

2
Explore JEM and Westgate

Move between major retail malls using covered pedestrian links.

3
Continue to IMM Outlet Mall

Walk via elevated covered walkway to IMM for outlet shopping.

4
Visit Science Centre & Snow City

Head to Jurong Town Hall Road for Science Centre and Snow City.

5
Explore Jurong Lake Gardens

Relax along the lake at Singapore's third national gardens.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Jurong East is known for its major MRT interchange, JEM, Westgate and IMM retail cluster, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Science Centre Singapore, Snow City and its role within the developing Jurong Lake District.

Jurong East MRT currently serves the East-West Line at EW24 and North-South Line at NS1. A future Jurong Region Line station, JE5, will make Jurong East a three-line interchange, with JRL Stage 2 targeted for 2028.

HDB reported median resale prices of S$415,000 for 3-room flats, S$548,900 for 4-room flats and S$715,500 for 5-room flats in Jurong East for resale cases registered in 1Q 2026. HDB did not publish separate medians for 2-room or executive flats in that quarter.

IMM is Singapore's largest outlet mall. CapitaLand currently describes it as having more than 100 outlet stores among more than 220 stores, with advertised outlet discounts of up to 80% all year round. The number of participating outlet stores and tenant mix can change.

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Jurong Community Hospital form an integrated healthcare campus in Jurong East. Published hospital information states capacities of 700 beds and 400 beds respectively, for a combined 1,100 beds.

Jurong Lake District is Singapore's largest mixed-use business district outside the city centre and a major decentralisation project. URA is progressively developing the district with offices, homes, retail, hotels, community facilities, public spaces and transport infrastructure, including the future JRL and later CRL connections.
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Statutory Benchmark Metrics

Location
Western Singapore
Existing MRT Interchange
Jurong East EW24 / NS1
Future Rail
JRL JE5, Stage 2 targeted for 2028
Major Business District
Jurong Lake District
Major Retail Cluster
JEM, Westgate & IMM

Official District & Housing Support

HDB Resale & HFE Hotline
1800-866-3066
HDB Branch Operations
LTA Public Transport & MRT
1800-225-5582
Land Transport Authority
URA Urban Planning
+65 6221 6666
Master Plan & Zoning