Living in Cabra, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Cabra
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Cabra
- Schools in Cabra
- Things to do in and around Cabra
- Where Cabra is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Cabra
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Cabra
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Cabra
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Cabra a nice place to live?
Cabra is home to about 1,094 households, 58% owner-occupied and 35% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €470,000, versus €454,000 across the Dublin region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €1,643 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 12 schools keyed to the town (8 primary, 4 post-primary), and there are 544 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Broombridge, 0.7 km away, and 24 bus and rail routes serve the town, including the Luas. The sections below break each of these down.
Cabra is a town in Co. Dublin, about 10 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 12 schools, 58.0% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €470,000 to buy or €1,643 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 4.2% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 75 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Cabra: 58.0% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Cabra
2,646 people live in Cabra on Census 2022 night. 58% of households own their home and 35% rent, so Cabra leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (35%). It skews older: 21% are aged 65 and over against 14% under 15. 23% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 2,646 |
| Owner-occupied households | 58% |
| Rented households | 35% |
| Aged under 15 | 14% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 28% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% |
| Third level or higher | 23% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 52% |
| Unemployment rate | 8% |
| Commute by car | 35% |
| Commute by public transport | 28% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 32% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Cabra West B electoral division around Cabra.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Broombridge (in the town), on the Maynooth and Sligo lines
Public transport serving Cabra: Rail + bus
Getting around Cabra
Cabra is served by 7 public-transport operators running 24 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, LUAS, Nitelink, Dublin Bus and Sillan Tours. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| LUAS | Tram |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Sillan Tours | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 24)
- 37 - Blanchardstown Shopping Centre - Wilton Terrace
- 38 - Damastown - Burlington Road
- 39 - Ongar - Burlington Rd
- 70 - Dunboyne - Burlington Rd
- F1 - The Square Tallaght - IKEA
- F2 - Charlestown SC - Rossmore
- F3 - Charlestown SC - Limekiln Avenue
- N2 - Clontarf Station - Heuston Train Stn
- 103 - Dublin - Ashbourne - Ratoath
- 120 - Ashtown Station - Parnell St
- 122 - Drimnagh - Ashington
- 179 - Coothill - Dublin City
- 38A - Damastown via Navan Rd - Burlington Rd
- 38B - Damastown via Ballycoolin Ind Est - Burlington Rd
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 Cabra
There are 8 primary and 4 post-primary schools in and around Cabra, 7 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominics College | Post-primary | 778 | |
| St Declan'S College | Post-primary | 653 | |
| North Dublin Muslim Ns | Primary | 391 | |
| Broombridge Educate Together National School | Primary | 387 | DEIS |
| Mary, Help Of Christians G.N.S. | Primary | 352 | |
| S N Eoin Bosco Buach | Primary | 290 | |
| Cabra Community College | Post-primary | 260 | DEIS |
| Coláiste Mhuire | Post-primary | 256 | DEIS |
| Gaelscoil Bharra | Primary | 212 | DEIS |
| Dominican Convent Girls Senior School | Primary | 148 | DEIS |
| St Catherines Infant School | Primary | 139 | DEIS |
| Fionnbarra Naofa B.N.S. | Primary | 126 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Cabra
- Heritage nearby: St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (3 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (3 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (3 km) · Casino Marino, Dublin City (4 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 Cabra is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Cabra
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €470,000 (+1.1% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,643 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.2% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.3% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | n/a / €470,000 |
Recent sales in Cabra
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 26 | 75 SWILLY RD, CABRA, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €475,000 |
| 14 Sep 26 | 47 SWILLY RD, CABRA, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €495,000 |
| 11 Sep 26 | 50 FASSAUGH RD, CABRA, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €420,000 |
| 09 Sep 26 | 54 BROOMBRIDGE RD, CABRA, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €535,000 |
| 03 Sep 26 | 83 ANNAMOE TERRACE, CABRA, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €475,000 |
| 02 Sep 26 | 294 CARNLOUGH ROAD, CABRA, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €535,000 |
| 01 Sep 26 | 134 ST ATTRACTA RD, CABRA, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €380,000 |
| 01 Sep 26 | 78 NEWGRANGE RD, CABRA, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €515,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Cabra median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €380,500 | 80 sales | |
| 2024 | €435,000 | 74 sales | |
| 2025 | €465,000 | 76 sales | |
| 2026 | €472,500 | 56 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,293 | €1,980 | n/a | n/a |
Maximum legal rent increase in Cabra
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
Cabra compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Cabra | 470000 |
Rent or buy in Cabra?
At a glance: €470,000 to buy versus €1,643 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.2% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Cabra
The median home (€470,000) 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 Cabra: 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 Cabra
In the 12 months to September 2026, 29 planning grants were recorded in and around Cabra. Data gap: the DHLGH planning layer holds no Dublin City Council application received after 30 Jul 2026, although the council's own register is still publishing, so this figure understates the last 12 months until the department resumes ingestion.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-06 | The development will consist of the widening of existing pedestrian entrance to create vehicular access & dishing of public footpath and all... | |
| 2026-07-03 | RETENTION/PERMISSION : Retention permission is sought for the conversion of the garage to the right-hand end of the dwelling to habitable use ... | |
| 2026-07-01 | Planning permission for attic conversion with hip to half hip dutch gable roof and dormer to rear roof to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic... | |
| 2026-07-01 | Ground floor rear extension with rooflight, loft conversion with rear and side dormers, new rooflight to the side facing pitched roof, installation... | |
| 2026-06-25 | 1. Conversion of existing attic space to storage area to include a change of roof profile from hip to gable and a new dormer to the rear. 2... |
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.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Cabra, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Cabra, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Cabra →
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 · Sandycove · Mount Merrion · Rathgar · Glenageary · Rathmines
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 Cabra
What's it like to live in Cabra?
Cabra is a town in Co. Dublin, about 10 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 12 schools, 58.0% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Cabra?
A home in Cabra costs a median €470,000 to buy or €1,643 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.2% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Cabra to Dublin?
About 10 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Cabra?
Schools in Cabra include St Dominics College, St Declan'S College, North Dublin Muslim Ns, Broombridge Educate Together National School, among 8 primary and 4 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Cabra?
Cabra had a population of 2,646 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Cabra had a population of 2,646 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 2,646 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,094 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58% |
| Rented homes | 35% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Each point is the median of that calendar year's open-market sales on the Property Price Register. 2026 is a part year, covering the 56 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €470,000.
Could a home in Cabra pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Cabra's median price and average rent (RTB Q4 2025). 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 Cabra?
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Assumes 4x gross income for a first-time buyer or 3.5x otherwise, plus your deposit, with no minimum deposit applied (the Central Bank's 10% floor can cap the price lower; the affordability calculator applies it), and a 3.7% rate over 30 years unless you change them.
Central Bank of Ireland mortgage measures (since Jan 2023): first-time buyers can borrow up to 4x gross income, movers and second or subsequent buyers up to 3.5x, both with a minimum 10% deposit. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a Cabra property
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Irish residential stamp duty (rates in force since 2 October 2024): 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% from €1,000,000 to €1,500,000; 6% on any amount above €1,500,000. New builds: duty is charged on the price net of 13.5% VAT. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Cabra home
Pre-filled with Cabra's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025) and your local authority's 2026 adjustment factor.
Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table and Local Adjustment Factors (source: revenue.ie). Each local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT service for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for Cabra
Pre-filled with Cabra's average rent (RTB). From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland are covered by national rent control: for a standard tenancy the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower. This computes the 2% leg as an illustrative cap.
No figure for this tenancy type: it follows CPI with no 2% cap and this widget holds no CPI series. Use the official RTB Rent Calculator.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). Illustrative, not legal advice: if CPI is below 2% the lawful ceiling is lower, and the RTB Rent Calculator at rtb.ie is the official tool.
What a month in Cabra costs
Real figures for Cabra: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Average rent by size: 1 bed €1,293 · 2 bed €1,980
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Cabra'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.
More on Cabra
- Cabra house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Cabra: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Dublin: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Dublin planning applications by district: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.