Wong Tai Sin district guide: housing, transport and school nets
Wong Tai Sin district covers Lok Fu, Wong Tai Sin, Tsz Wan Shan, Diamond Hill, San Po Kong, Choi Hung and Ngau Chi Wan. It is the only district in Hong Kong with no coastline, and most residents live in public rental estates and Home Ownership Scheme courts. The Kwun Tong and Tuen Ma lines serve it, and it is split between Primary One school nets 43 and 45.
What is Wong Tai Sin district like?
Wong Tai Sin district is in north-east Kowloon, with Lion Rock and Kowloon Peak to the north. It is mainly public housing; San Po Kong is an industrial and commercial area, and there are a few private estates around Diamond Hill and Ngau Chi Wan.
The area names most used when searching are Wong Tai Sin, Diamond Hill, San Po Kong, Lok Fu, Tsz Wan Shan, Choi Hung and Ngau Chi Wan.
What kinds of home are there?
Most homes are in public rental estates and Home Ownership Scheme courts, such as Lok Fu Estate, Choi Hung Estate and Tsz Lok Estate in Tsz Wan Shan. When buying a Home Ownership Scheme or Tenants Purchase Scheme flat, check whether the premium has been paid.
Private housing is limited and includes Galaxia in Diamond Hill and The Latitude in San Po Kong.
How do you get around?
The Kwun Tong Line stops at Lok Fu, Wong Tai Sin, Diamond Hill and Choi Hung, and you can change to the Tuen Ma Line at Diamond Hill. The Lion Rock Tunnel and Tate's Cairn Tunnel lead to Sha Tin. Tsz Wan Shan is on the hillside with no MTR station and relies on buses and minibuses.
Schools and school nets
For Primary One central allocation, Wong Tai Sin district is split into 2 school nets: net 43 (Wong Tai Sin District (West)) and net 45 (Wong Tai Sin District (East)).
Nets are drawn by home address and may change each year, so check the address against the Education Bureau's information before buying or renting. For secondary school places, Wong Tai Sin district is one secondary school net, and a pupil's net follows the district of the primary school attended, not the home address.
Shops, parks and services
The district has malls such as Plaza Hollywood, Temple Mall and Lok Fu Place. Wong Tai Sin Temple, Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden are well-known sights, and Lion Rock Country Park to the north has hiking trails. The district has Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital.
What should you check when looking in Wong Tai Sin?
These points come up often in this district. The details of an individual home still need checking with the lister one by one.
- Home Ownership Scheme and Tenants Purchase Scheme flats: a flat with the premium unpaid can be sold only on the secondary market to eligible buyers, so confirm the flat's status and your own eligibility before enquiring.
- The redevelopment of Choi Hung Estate has been announced, so nearby areas will see construction and a change in population.
- Tsz Wan Shan and hillside estates: check bus and minibus frequency and the real time to the MTR.
- Units in San Po Kong industrial buildings may not be used as homes.
Common questions
Which school net is Wong Tai Sin district in?
For Primary One central allocation, Wong Tai Sin district is split into 2 school nets: net 43 (Wong Tai Sin District (West)) and net 45 (Wong Tai Sin District (East)). Nets are drawn by address and may change each year, so rely on the Education Bureau's information for an individual address.
Are there private estates in Wong Tai Sin district?
Yes, but not many, mainly around Diamond Hill, San Po Kong and Ngau Chi Wan. The second-hand market also has many Home Ownership Scheme flats, either with the premium paid or sold on the secondary market.