99-yearOCRDistrict 27 (Sembawang)

Canberra Residences

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Jul 2026 (URA)
Quick Summary

Canberra Residences is a 99-year condominium in District 27 (Sembawang) that obtained TOP in 2013, with 320 units across 14 blocks. Across 488 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.11M (S$1,217 psf, ~904 sqft). There are 58 units for sale from S$810k to S$2.30M. The lease has approximately 83 years remaining.

Key facts about Canberra Residences
Tenure99-year leasehold from 2010 (≈83 years left)
TOP year2013
DeveloperMCC LAND (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
Units320 in 14 blocks
District and areaDistrict 27 · Sembawang · OCR
Nearest MRTCanberra MRT, 544 m (~9 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,217 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at Canberra Residences?

Key Takeaway

Canberra Residences has 58 units listed for sale, asking S$810k to S$2.30M (median S$1,257 psf), and 11 units for rent at a median of S$3,000 a month.

For sale

58 listings

S$810k – S$2.30M

For rent

11 listings

S$950 – S$7,000 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom3S$810k–S$820k
2-bedroom10S$1.10M–S$1.29MS$1,294 psf
3-bedroom37S$1.20M–S$2.20MS$1,216 psf
4-bedroom8S$1.80M–S$2.30MS$1,178 psf

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

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What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Canberra Residences?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Canberra Residences aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 488 URA caveats, units range from 614 sqft to 2,691 sqft, and the middle half are 883 sqft to 1,324 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom613 sqft to 614 sqftS$810k
2-bedroom850 sqft to 1,152 sqftS$1.10M · S$1,294 psf
3-bedroom904 sqft to 1,938 sqftS$1.20M · S$1,216 psf
4-bedroom1,163 sqft to 1,701 sqftS$1.80M · S$1,178 psf

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Canberra Residences →

Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at Canberra Residences?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.11M (S$1,217 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.0% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.11M

recent · 488 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,217 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,766

739 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.0%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,257 psf — about 3% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Canberra Residences?

Key Takeaway

Canberra Residences has 488 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$805,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2026S$805,000614S$1,312 psf
Jul 2026S$1,115,000904S$1,233 psf
May 2026S$1,197,0001,076S$1,112 psf
May 2026S$1,140,000936S$1,217 psf
May 2026S$1,398,8881,141S$1,226 psf
Apr 2026S$800,000614S$1,304 psf
Apr 2026S$1,050,000850S$1,235 psf
Nov 2025S$1,137,000904S$1,257 psf
Oct 2025S$785,000700S$1,122 psf
Oct 2025S$1,158,0001,152S$1,005 psf
Aug 2025S$1,730,0001,432S$1,208 psf
Jul 2025S$1,020,000850S$1,199 psf

488 sales and 739 rentals on record since Jan 2011. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Canberra Residences rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Canberra Residences has risen 42% over the past 9 years (20172026), from S$868 psf to S$1,233 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$1,233 psfS$1.11M7+2.8%
2025S$1,199 psfS$1.16M8+3.7%
2024S$1,156 psfS$1.27M20+3.0%
2023S$1,122 psfS$983k12+12.5%
2022S$997 psfS$1.05M21+11.6%
2021S$893 psfS$851k18-0.8%
2020S$900 psfS$821k13+11.4%
2019S$808 psfS$1.05M12-9.6%
2018S$894 psfS$860k22+3.0%
2017S$868 psfS$860k10

Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.

6

Is Canberra Residences a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 172 units at Canberra Residences that were bought and later resold (bought from 2011, resold up to 2026), 94% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 14% over a median 7.4-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.0%. Units listed now ask about 3% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

94%

of 172 resales here

Median gain

14%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.4 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Canberra Residences with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

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Where is Canberra Residences and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Canberra Residences is located in Sembawang, in the North Region of Singapore.

Canberra Residences is a 99-year condominium completed in 2013. It was developed by MCC LAND (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD. The development has 320 residential units. It sits on a land area of 22,568 sqm and has a gross floor area of 31,595 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

CANBERRA RESIDENCES is located at 521 Canberra Drive, Singapore 768124. It is part of District 27, Yishun / Sembawang, Sembawang. The project falls within the North Region and the OCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Canberra MRT, approximately 544m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Sun Plaza for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre for food options, and Jln Sendudok Park for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Fitness corner, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, Playground, and Swimming pool.

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How far is Canberra Residences from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Canberra Residences is Canberra MRT, about 544 m away (~9 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Sembawang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority460 m
  • Wellington Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority843 m
  • Sembawang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km925 m
  • Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Canberra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Endeavour Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Canberra Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
  • Ahmad Ibrahim Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Sun Plaza · 728 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 343 mHawker centre: Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre · 460 mPark: Jln Sendudok Park · 249 m

Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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Who built Canberra Residences and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Canberra Residences was developed by MCC LAND (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD, designed by SAA ARCHITECTS PTE LTD, with 320 units over up to 5 storeys.

Developer
MCC LAND (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
Architect
SAA ARCHITECTS PTE LTD
Main contractor
CHINA JINGYE ENGINEERING CORPORATION LIMITED (S'PORE BRANCH)
Floors
5 storeys
Blocks
14
Land area
22,568 sqm (242,920 sqft)
Gross floor area
31,595 sqm (340,085 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
10

What facilities does Canberra Residences have?

Key Takeaway

Canberra Residences has 7 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Fitness corner, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, and more.

Barbeque AreaFitness cornerGymnasium roomJacuzziPlaygroundSwimming poolWading pool
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Canberra Residences?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Canberra Residences (~S$1.11M) needs about S$8,162/mo in income and S$3,755/mo in repayments, after S$29,200 stamp duty and a S$279k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.11M) as their first home — 25% down, 30-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →

Buyer's Stamp Duty

S$29,200

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$279k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,755/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$8,162/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

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How many property agents are active around Canberra Residences?

Key Takeaway

6,211 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 27 — where Canberra Residences sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

6,211

District 27 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

21,909

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 27 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

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Frequently asked questions about Canberra Residences

Is Canberra Residences freehold?

No. Canberra Residences is on a 99-year lease that started in 2010, with about 83 years left.

How old is Canberra Residences?

Canberra Residences was completed (obtained TOP) in 2013, so it is about 13 years old.

Is Canberra Residences a good investment?

Of 172 units at Canberra Residences that were bought and later resold (bought from 2011, resold up to 2026), 94% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 14% over a median 7.4-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.0%. Units listed now ask about 3% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Canberra Residences an EC?

No. Canberra Residences is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Canberra Residences?

Canberra Residences was developed by MCC LAND (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Canberra Residences?

Units at Canberra Residences have recently sold for around S$1.11M (S$1,217 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 58 units are listed for sale from S$810k to S$2.30M.

Where is Canberra Residences located?

Canberra Residences is at 521 Canberra Drive, Singapore 768124, in Sembawang (District 27). The nearest MRT station is Canberra MRT, about 544 m away.

How many units are there in Canberra Residences?

Canberra Residences has 320 units in 14 blocks, up to 5 storeys high.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Canberra Residences?

For a unit around S$1.11M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$8,162/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,755/mo after a S$279k (25%) downpayment and S$29,200 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Canberra Residences going up?

The median price per square foot at Canberra Residences has risen about 42% between 2017 and 2026, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Canberra Residences?

Sembawang Primary School, Wellington Primary School are within 1 km of Canberra Residences. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.