Living in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Dublin 16
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Dublin 16
- Schools in Dublin 16
- Things to do in and around Dublin 16
- Where Dublin 16 is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 16
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Dublin 16
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Dublin 16
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Dublin 16 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 17 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 65.5% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €682,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 255 sales · updated July 2026
How Dublin 16 compares: at €682,000 it is 36% above the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Dublin 16: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +6.6% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Dublin 16 — 65.5% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Dublin 16
945 people live in Dublin 16 on Census 2022 night. 66% of households own their home and 23% rent, so Dublin 16 leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (72%). 19% are under 15 and 23% are aged 65 and over. 51% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 945 |
| Owner-occupied households | 66% |
| Rented households | 23% |
| Aged under 15 | 19% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 28% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% |
| Third level or higher | 51% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 54% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 72% |
| Commute by public transport | 10% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 14% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Tibradden electoral division around Dublin 16.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Booterstown (9.0 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Dublin 16 — 2 operators
Getting around Dublin 16
Dublin 16 is served by 2 public-transport operators running 3 scheduled routes. Operators are Go-Ahead Ireland and TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 161 - Rockbrook - Dundrum
- SD3 - Tallaght - Bohernabreena
- SD4 - Tallaght - Tibradden
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 Dublin 16
There are 1 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Dublin 16.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockbrook Park School | Post-primary | 186 | |
| S N Bhaile Eamonn | Primary | 75 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Dublin 16
- Heritage nearby: Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (1 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (5 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (10 km) · Tully Church (10 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 Dublin 16 is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 16
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €682,000 (+6.6% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €1,095,000 / €681,000 |
What this means: New builds in Dublin 16 sell at about a 61% premium to second-hand homes (€1,095,000 vs €681,000).
Recent sales in Dublin 16
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 26 | 13 GARTHY WOOD, KNOCKLYON, DUBLIN 16 | Second-hand | €200,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 26 TEMPLEROAN MEADOWS, KNOCKLYON, DUBLIN 16 | Second-hand | €757,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 91 PINEVALLEY AVE, RATHFARNHAM, DUBLIN 16 | Second-hand | €970,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 21 ORLAGH COURT, KNOCKLYON, DUBLIN 16 | Second-hand | €700,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 30 WOODSTOWN HEATH, KNOCKLYON, DUBLIN 16 | Second-hand | €675,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 10 Silverbrook, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 | New | €1,123,348 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 16 WATSON PLACE, DUBLIN 16 | New | €964,758 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 27 ORLAGH GROVE, KNOCKLYON, DUBLIN 16 | Second-hand | €822,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Dublin 16 median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €580,000 | 283 sales | |
| 2024 | €617,000 | 265 sales | |
| 2025 | €675,000 | 303 sales | |
| 2026 | €682,000 | 107 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Dublin 16
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
Dublin 16 compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin 16 | 682000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Dublin 16
The median home (€682,000) falls in LPT Band 6, a base charge of €618 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Dublin 16
In the 12 months to July 2026, 9 planning grants were recorded in and around Dublin 16.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-21 | We, Coill Avon Limited, intend to apply for Retention for amendments to the design of a two-storey house at Coill Avon, Whitechurch Road... | 1 |
| 2025-07-17 | The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existing porch; internal alterations to existing ground and attic levels, the... | |
| 2025-08-07 | Construction of new detached, single storey home office/gym/garage, waste water treatment plant, percolation area, and associated site works. | |
| 2025-08-06 | For a half-size shipping container to operate the Daily Grind coffee take away which currently trades from a mobile van on the same designated space. | |
| 2025-12-17 | The Construction of a single-storey house, the installation of a proprietary was |
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 Dublin 16, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Dublin 16, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Dublin 16 →
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 · Dalkey · Rathgar
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 Dublin 16
What's it like to live in Dublin 16?
Dublin 16 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 17 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 65.5% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Dublin 16?
A home in Dublin 16 costs a median €682,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Dublin 16 to Dublin?
About 17 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Dublin 16?
Schools in Dublin 16 include Rockbrook Park School, S N Bhaile Eamonn, among 1 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Dublin 16 pay as a buy-to-let?
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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 Dublin 16?
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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 Dublin 16 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 Dublin 16 home
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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 Dublin 16
No RTB rental data for Dublin 16 yet -- starting from a typical Leinster rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies 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.