Living in Citywest, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Citywest
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Citywest
- Schools in Citywest
- Things to do in and around Citywest
- Where Citywest is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Citywest
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Citywest
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Citywest
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Citywest a nice place to live?
Citywest is home to about 3,469 households, 36% owner-occupied and 60% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €499,999, versus €499,999 across the Dublin region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €2,119 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 5 schools keyed to the town (2 primary, 3 post-primary). The sections below break each of these down.
Citywest is a town in Co. Dublin, about 19 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 19 schools, 36.2% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €499,999 to buy or €2,119 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 5.1% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 105 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Citywest: 36.2% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Citywest
11,335 people live in Citywest on Census 2022 night. 36% of households own their home and 60% rent, so Citywest leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by car (53%). It skews young: 25% are under 15 against 6% aged 65 and over. 33% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 11,335 |
| Owner-occupied households | 36% |
| Rented households | 60% |
| Aged under 15 | 25% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 34% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% |
| Third level or higher | 33% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 57% |
| Unemployment rate | 10% |
| Commute by car | 53% |
| Commute by public transport | 22% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 21% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Tallaght-Fettercairn electoral division around Citywest.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Clondalkin (5.3 km away), on the Portlaoise and Waterford lines
Public transport serving Citywest: 12 operators
Getting around Citywest
Citywest is served by 12 public-transport operators running 72 scheduled routes. Operators are Aircoach, Ashbourne Connect, Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Express Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Kearns Transport, LUAS, Matthews Coach Hire, McConnon Travel, Nitelink, Dublin Bus and St. Kevin's Bus Service. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Aircoach | Bus / coach |
| Ashbourne Connect | Bus / coach |
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Express Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Kearns Transport | Bus / coach |
| LUAS | Tram |
| Matthews Coach Hire | Bus / coach |
| McConnon Travel | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| St. Kevin's Bus Service | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 72)
- 11 - Phoenix Park - Sandyford Business District
- 13 - Grange Castle - Harristown
- 14 - Dundrum Luas Stn - Ardlea Rd (Beaumont)
- 15 - Ballycullen Road - Clongriffin
- 16 - Ballinteer - Dublin Airport
- 27 - Jobstown - Clare Hall
- 37 - Blanchardstown Shopping Centre - Wilton Terrace
- 38 - Damastown - Burlington Road
- 39 - Ongar - Burlington Rd
- 44 - Enniskerry - DCU
- 65 - Poolbeg Street - Blessington/Ballymore
- 68 - Newcastle / Greenogue Business Pk - Hawkins St
- 70 - Dunboyne - Burlington Rd
- 74 - Dundrum Luas - Eden Quay
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 Citywest
There are 15 primary and 4 post-primary schools in and around Citywest, 13 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S N Naomh Mhuire | Primary | 666 | |
| Coláiste Pobail Fóla | Post-primary | 658 | |
| St Aidan'S Community School | Post-primary | 561 | DEIS |
| Killinarden Community School | Post-primary | 508 | DEIS |
| Citywest & Saggart Community National School | Primary | 413 | |
| City West Educate Together National School | Primary | 376 | |
| Scoil Aoife Cns | Primary | 342 | DEIS |
| St Thomas Senior N S | Primary | 331 | DEIS |
| Mount Seskin Community College | Post-primary | 327 | DEIS |
| St Annes Primary School | Primary | 301 | DEIS |
| St Thomas Junior N S | Primary | 300 | DEIS |
| Scoil Chaitlin Maude | Primary | 284 | DEIS |
| St Aidans Ns | Primary | 244 | DEIS |
| St Brigids N S | Primary | 206 | DEIS |
Showing the 14 largest of 19.
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Citywest
- Heritage nearby: Rathfarnham Castle (9 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (10 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (10 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (12 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 Citywest is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Citywest
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €499,999 (-0.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €2,119 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.1% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.0% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €545,000 / €395,000 |
What this means: New builds in Citywest sell at about a 38% premium to second-hand homes (€545,000 vs €395,000).
Recent sales in Citywest
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 26 | 17 CITY WEST VILLAGE, GREEN SOUTH, CITYWEST | Second-hand | €520,000 |
| 18 Sep 26 | 3 Citywest Park Lawn, Citywest | New | €458,150 |
| 15 Sep 26 | 6 BELFRY MEADOWS, CITYWEST, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €280,000 |
| 11 Sep 26 | 13 Citywest Park, Drive, Citywest | New | €466,960 |
| 03 Sep 26 | 4 BELFRY LODGE, CITYWEST, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €380,000 |
| 01 Sep 26 | 78 SILKEN PARK AVENUE, CITYWEST, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €442,000 |
| 28 Aug 26 | 15 CITYWEST VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH, CITYWEST VILLAGE, CITYWEST | Second-hand | €535,000 |
| 25 Aug 26 | 1 CITYWEST AVENUE, CUIL DUIN, CITYWEST | Second-hand | €550,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Citywest median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €426,036 | 190 sales | |
| 2024 | €475,000 | 159 sales | |
| 2025 | €507,500 | 110 sales | |
| 2026 | €500,000 | 84 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,772 | €2,120 | €2,483 | n/a |
Maximum legal rent increase in Citywest
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
Citywest compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Citywest | 499999 |
Rent or buy in Citywest?
At a glance: €499,999 to buy versus €2,119 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 5.1% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Citywest
The median home (€499,999) 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 Citywest: 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 Citywest
In the 12 months to September 2026, 43 planning grants were recorded in and around Citywest, including 611 new homes approved across those grants. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | Kelland Homes Ltd. and Evara Developments Ltd. wish to apply for permission for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) on a site located at... | 611 |
| 2026-08-24 | Residential development of 112 dwellings comprised of: 90 two storey houses consisting of 10 four bed detached houses, 2 three bed detached houses, 8... | 112 |
| 2026-03-25 | The proposed development will consist of modifications to the elevational design and floor plan layout of the previously permitted 3 storey creche/... | |
| 2026-07-08 | The proposed development shall consist of the construction of a new industrial building located at the northern end of the site. The proposed... | |
| 2025-11-24 | The development will consist of the installation of approximately 658.63 sq.m of Photo-Voltaic Solar Panels onto the existing roof. The solar panels... |
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 611 homes approved here in the last year are about 18% of Citywest's roughly 3,469 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Citywest, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Citywest, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Citywest →
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 Citywest
What's it like to live in Citywest?
Citywest is a town in Co. Dublin, about 19 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 19 schools, 36.2% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Citywest?
A home in Citywest costs a median €499,999 to buy or €2,119 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 5.1% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Citywest to Dublin?
About 19 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Citywest?
Schools in Citywest include S N Naomh Mhuire, Coláiste Pobail Fóla, St Aidan'S Community School, Killinarden Community School, among 15 primary and 4 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Citywest?
Citywest had a population of 1,021 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Citywest had a population of 1,021 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 1,021 |
|---|---|
| Households | 3,469 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 36% |
| Rented homes | 60% |
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 84 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €499,999.
Could a home in Citywest pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Citywest'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 Citywest?
Pre-filled with Citywest's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
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 Citywest property
Pre-filled with Citywest's median price. Change the purchase price, tick new build if it applies, and see your stamp duty and total cost instantly.
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 Citywest home
Pre-filled with Citywest'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 Citywest
Pre-filled with Citywest'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 Citywest costs
Real figures for Citywest: 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 €1,772 · 2 bed €2,120 · 3 bed €2,483
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Citywest'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 Citywest
- Citywest house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Citywest: 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.