Living in Beaumont, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Beaumont
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Beaumont
- Schools in Beaumont
- Things to do in and around Beaumont
- Where Beaumont is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Beaumont
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Beaumont
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Beaumont
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Beaumont a nice place to live?
Beaumont is home to about 1,012 households, 86% owner-occupied and 10% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €520,000, versus €490,500 across the Dublin region, and the median rent is €2,215 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 3 schools keyed to the town (2 primary, 1 post-primary), and there are 531 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Killester, 2.4 km away, and 6 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Beaumont is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 85.9% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €520,000 to buy or €2,215 a month to rent (a 5.1% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 51 sales · updated July 2026
Who lives in Beaumont: 85.9% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Beaumont
2,668 people live in Beaumont on Census 2022 night. 86% of households own their home and 10% rent, so Beaumont leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (50%). It skews older: 23% are aged 65 and over against 16% under 15. 41% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 2,668 |
| Owner-occupied households | 86% |
| Rented households | 10% |
| Aged under 15 | 16% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 28% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% |
| Third level or higher | 41% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 54% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 50% |
| Commute by public transport | 18% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 28% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Beaumont A electoral division around Beaumont.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Killester (2.4 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Beaumont: 2 operators
Getting around Beaumont
Beaumont is served by 2 public-transport operators running 6 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 14 - Dundrum Luas Stn - Ardlea Rd (Beaumont)
- 16 - Ballinteer - Dublin Airport
- N4 - Blanchardstown - Point Village
- N6 - Finglas Village - Naomh Barróg GAA
- 104 - Clontarf Station - DCU (The Helix)
- 27B - Eden Quay - Harristown
Source: Transport for Ireland GTFS_All feed (NTA), CC-BY 4.0. Stops matched to the town within a 6 km radius; route list capped.
Schools in Beaumont
There are 2 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Beaumont, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Fiachras Sen N S | Primary | 609 | |
| Scoil Fhiachra Soisir | Primary | 557 | |
| Our Lady Of Mercy College | Post-primary | 379 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Beaumont
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (2 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (5 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (5 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (7 km)
- Walking trails in County Dublin: Wicklow Way · Barnaslingan - Pine loop trail (Blue) · Barnaslingan - Scalp Lookout Trail (Red) · Carrickgollogan - Lead Mines Way - (Orange)
- Nature reserves: Wicklow Mountains National Park · North Bull Island Nature Reserve · Rogerstown Estuary Nature Reserve
Where Beaumont is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Beaumont
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €520,000 (+4.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,215 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.1% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.0% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €520,000 |
Recent sales in Beaumont
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 26 | 30 ELM MOUNT RD, BEAUMONT, DUBLIN 9 | Second-hand | €680,000 |
| 26 Jun 26 | 44 SHANTALLA DRIVE, BEAUMONT, DUBLIN 9 | Second-hand | €540,000 |
| 09 Jun 26 | 58 ELM MOUNT AVE, BEAUMONT, DUBLIN 9 | Second-hand | €600,000 |
| 28 May 26 | 102 ELM MOUNT RD, BEAUMONT, DUBLIN 9 | Second-hand | €602,000 |
| 27 May 26 | 13 COOLEEN AVE, BEAUMONT, DUBLIN 9 | Second-hand | €490,000 |
| 27 May 26 | 31 COOLEEN AVE, BEAUMONT, DUBLIN 9 | Second-hand | €465,000 |
| 22 May 26 | 37 SHANTALLA ROAD, BEAUMONT, DUBLIN 9 | Second-hand | €465,000 |
| 09 Apr 26 | 29 BEAUMONT COURT, BEAUMONT WOODS, BEAUMONT | Second-hand | €225,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Beaumont median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €445,000 | 54 sales | |
| 2024 | €470,000 | 61 sales | |
| 2025 | €520,000 | 61 sales | |
| 2026 | €490,000 | 20 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Beaumont
Since 1 March 2026 a rent review is capped at the lower of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Beaumont compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | 520000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Beaumont?
At a glance: €520,000 to buy versus €2,215 a month to rent, a 5.1% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Beaumont
The median home (€520,000) falls in LPT Band 4, a base charge of €428 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Beaumont: the March 2026 rent rules
Every rent increase is now capped at the lesser of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation, nationwide since 1 March 2026. A review needs 90 days' notice on the RTB form, no more than one in any 12 months, and the notice must cite three comparable homes from the RTB Rent Register. Check any rent increase against the legal cap, or see average rents for every Leinster town.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Beaumont
In the 12 months to July 2026, 36 planning grants were recorded in and around Beaumont, including 1 new home approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-08 | The removal of the existing attached garage, construction of a new two storey detached dwelling in side garden of existing dwelling, New vehicular... | 1 |
| 2026-04-20 | The development will consist of part single, part two storey extension (44.5sqm at ground floor, 17.4sqm at first floor, 61.9sqm in total) to side... | |
| 2026-04-20 | The development seeking permission will consist of the provision of a 3m wide vehicular entrance to the front of the property. | |
| 2026-04-07 | New window to side gable, attic conversion with dormer window to rear and all associated site works. | |
| 2026-04-07 | The development will consist of an attic conversion with dormer roof to rear plus changing of existing roof profile from hipped to new mini Dutch... |
Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (ArcGIS, CC-BY 4.0). Granted applications keyed to the nearest town within 7 km. Homes column shows residential units in the application where recorded.
What this means: The 1 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Beaumont's roughly 1,012 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Beaumont, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Beaumont, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Beaumont →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 1,458,154 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +8.2% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 116.6 |
| New dwelling permissions (Dublin region, 2017) | 848 thousand m² |
Planning permissions are reported at NUTS3 region level; counties in this region share a figure.
Sources: CSO F1001, CIA02, BHQ09. CC-BY 4.0.
Nearby Dublin towns
Dartry · Mount Merrion · Sandycove · Glenageary · Rathgar · Dalkey
All Dublin house prices · All Leinster house prices
Sources: CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, Property Price Register (PSRA), CSO RPPI, RTB via CSO. CC-BY. Figures verifiable at the official source.
Common questions about living in Beaumont
What's it like to live in Beaumont?
Beaumont is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 85.9% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Beaumont?
A home in Beaumont costs a median €520,000 to buy or €2,215 a month to rent, a 5.1% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Beaumont to Dublin?
About 12 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Beaumont?
Schools in Beaumont include St Fiachras Sen N S, Scoil Fhiachra Soisir, Our Lady Of Mercy College, among 2 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Beaumont?
Beaumont had a population of 2,668 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Beaumont had a population of 2,668 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 2,668 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,012 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86% |
| Rented homes | 10% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Beaumont pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Beaumont's median price and average rent. Change any figure and it recalculates instantly.
Illustrative. Assumes ~18% of rent for management, insurance and voids; 25-year mortgage on the borrowed share; ~4% acquisition costs. Not financial advice.
What can you afford to buy in Beaumont?
Pre-filled with Beaumont's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Central Bank rules: 3.5x gross income for most buyers; first-time buyers can borrow up to 90% LTV. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a Beaumont property
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Irish residential stamp duty: 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% on any amount above. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Beaumont home
Pre-filled with Beaumont's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025).
Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table (source: revenue.ie). Your local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT reckoner for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for Beaumont
Pre-filled with Beaumont's median rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland are covered by national rent control: the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). RPZ_CAP_PCT = 2.0% per annum -- flagged for Bryan to verify the exact statutory rate before publishing. Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.
What a month in Beaumont costs
Real figures for Beaumont: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02). Ownership: repayment mortgage on Beaumont's median Property Price Register sale price over 30 years, plus Revenue's 2026 LPT band charge divided by 12. Excludes utilities, insurance, management fees and council LPT adjustments. Illustrative, not financial advice.
See the full Beaumont house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Beaumont covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.