Demographics
Being the first satellite HDB district in Singapore, Queenstown has one of the highest proportions of elderly aged 65 and above. Many of the residents lived in smaller 2-room and 3-room flats. As a result, Queenstown earns its unwanted reputation as an "elderly district."
Further developments in Dawson located in Princess Estate have attracted many young Singaporeans to this area in the 2000s as part of the urban renewal efforts. It was announced in 2006 that Margaret Drive will be developed into a modern district with amenities.
Due to the comparatively longer heritage of Queenstown district, local community has flourished. Various online communities such as MyQueenstown have been introduced by the local, independent parts of the district. This has certainly changed the image of the district.
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