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Jurong West Town Guide 2026: MRT, Jurong Point, NTU, HDB Prices & Parks

2026 guide to Jurong West covering Boon Lay and Pioneer MRT, Jurong Point, NTU, Yunnan Garden, Jurong West Sports Centre, HDB resale prices and future JRL connectivity.

Statutory Overview & Urban Master Plan Framework

Jurong West is a large residential planning area in western Singapore. Singapore Department of Statistics recorded 262,730 residents in Jurong West in June 2020, making it one of the country's larger planning-area residential populations. The area includes established neighbourhoods such as Jurong West Central, Hong Kah, Yunnan, Taman Jurong and Boon Lay Place. Boon Lay MRT EW27 and Pioneer MRT EW28 provide existing East-West Line access, while the Jurong Region Line is under construction and will add a future Boon Lay interchange at JS8 in Stage 1, targeted for around mid-2028. Jurong Point is the main suburban retail destination around Boon Lay MRT, while Nanyang Technological University is located in the Yunnan subzone of Jurong West.

What Jurong West is like

Content

Jurong West is a mature western residential area rather than a single town-centre precinct. Housing estates are spread across several subzones including Jurong West Central, Hong Kah, Yunnan, Taman Jurong, and Boon Lay Place.

MRT and public transport

MRT & Transit Connectivity

Boon Lay

EW27

East-West Line

Principal station for Jurong Point, integrated with Boon Lay Bus Interchange.

Pioneer

EW28

East-West Line

Serves western Jurong West and provides rail gateway to NTU.

Lakeside

EW26

East-West Line

Useful for Taman Jurong and Jurong Lake areas.

Jurong Region Line

Status

Under construction (Stage 1 targeted mid-2028 at JS8 Boon Lay)

Details

JS8 Boon Lay will interchange with EW27 on East-West Line. JRL network totals 24 km and 25 stations.

Jurong Point

Address

1 Jurong West Central 2

Details

Principal suburban shopping mall at Boon Lay MRT & Bus Interchange (~750,000 sq ft lettable area, >400 retail and dining outlets).

Nanyang Technological University and the Yunnan campus area

Ntu

Name

Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

Address

50 Nanyang Avenue

Type

Autonomous University

Ranking

12th globally (QS World University Rankings 2027, published June 2026)

Details

Main campus in Yunnan subzone of Jurong West.

Yunnan Garden

Name

Yunnan Garden

Size

9 hectares

Details

Heritage precinct featuring Chinese Heritage Centre, Nanyang Lake, boardwalks, and a 5.6-metre waterfall (reopened 2020).

Learning Hub

The Hive (contemporary campus landmark)

Sports And Recreation

Jurong West Sports Centre

ActiveSG sports facility serving the local community.

Jurong Central Park & Park Connector

Green spaces and cycling routes across western Singapore.

HDB resale prices in Jurong West

Reference Period

1st Quarter 2026

Source Type

HDB median resale prices by town and flat type

HDB Resale Median Price Table (1Q 2026)

Flat Type	Median Resale Price (1Q 2026)
3-room	S$386,500
4-room	S$535,500
5-room	S$635,000
Executive	S$800,000

Interpretation

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

Important HDB Resale Buyer Considerations

•Compare recent transactions involving flats with similar type, size, floor, lease, and location.

•Check specific flat's applicable EIP and SPR quota position.

•Obtain an HFE letter before obtaining OTP.

Hdb Resale Guidance

Check the specific flat

Review flat type, floor area, remaining lease, location, and EIP/SPR quota status.

Obtain a valid HFE letter

HDB requires a valid HFE letter before obtaining an Option to Purchase.

Compare actual transactions

Use HDB resale transaction data to compare similar flats.

Review financing

Consider HDB loan or bank-financing requirements via HFE process.

Follow the current resale process

Use prescribed OTP and comply with HDB resale completion requirements.

Visitor Route

Start at Boon Lay MRT and Jurong Point

Use Boon Lay EW27 and integrated bus interchange as starting point for Jurong Point.

Explore Jurong Point

Browse retail and food outlets at Jurong Point.

Continue to NTU Campus

Travel via Pioneer EW28 or bus 179/199 to NTU Yunnan campus.

Visit Yunnan Garden

Explore 9-hectare heritage park, Nanyang Lake, and 5.6m waterfall.

Explore local recreation

Finish at Jurong West Sports Centre or Jurong Central Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Jurong West is known for its large mature HDB neighbourhoods, Boon Lay and Pioneer MRT stations, Jurong Point, Nanyang Technological University, Yunnan Garden and the wider western transport and education ecosystem.

The main existing MRT stations are Boon Lay EW27 and Pioneer EW28 on the East-West Line. Lakeside EW26 also serves destinations along the eastern edge of the wider Jurong West area. The future Jurong Region Line will add a Boon Lay interchange at JS8 in Stage 1.

HDB reported median resale prices of S$386,500 for 3-room flats, S$535,500 for 4-room flats, S$635,000 for 5-room flats and S$800,000 for executive flats in Jurong West for resale cases registered in 1Q 2026. A separate 2-room median was not published.

Yes. NTU's main campus at 50 Nanyang Avenue is located in the Yunnan subzone of the Jurong West planning area. The campus is one of the area's major educational and research landmarks.

Yunnan Garden is a 9-hectare heritage precinct at NTU with Nanyang Lake, the Chinese Heritage Centre, themed gardens, boardwalks and a 5.6-metre waterfall. NTU describes it as both an educational and recreational space.

LTA's current schedule places Boon Lay JRL station JS8 in Stage 1, targeted for around mid-2028. JS8 will interchange with the existing East-West Line station EW27, while the full JRL network is expected to be completed in 2029.