Living in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Dublin 24
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Dublin 24
- Schools in Dublin 24
- Things to do in and around Dublin 24
- Where Dublin 24 is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 24
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Dublin 24
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Dublin 24
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Dublin 24 a nice place to live?
Dublin 24 is home to about 280 households, 66% owner-occupied and 26% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €415,000, versus €499,999 across the Dublin region. The Department of Education dataset lists 1 school keyed to the town (1 primary), and there are 33 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Clondalkin, 9.6 km away, and 3 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Dublin 24 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 21 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 66.4% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €415,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 304 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Dublin 24: 66.4% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Dublin 24
874 people live in Dublin 24 on Census 2022 night. 66% of households own their home and 26% rent, so Dublin 24 leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (65%). It skews young: 21% are under 15 against 13% aged 65 and over. 32% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 874 |
| Owner-occupied households | 66% |
| Rented households | 26% |
| Aged under 15 | 21% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 30% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% |
| Third level or higher | 32% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 58% |
| Unemployment rate | 7% |
| Commute by car | 65% |
| Commute by public transport | 19% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 12% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Ballinascorney electoral division around Dublin 24.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Clondalkin (9.6 km away), on the Portlaoise and Waterford lines
Public transport serving Dublin 24: 2 operators
Getting around Dublin 24
Dublin 24 is served by 2 public-transport operators running 3 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus and TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 65 - Poolbeg Street - Blessington/Ballymore
- 65A - Route 65A Tallaght Sq - Blessington
- SD3 - Tallaght - Bohernabreena
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 24
There is 1 primary school in and around Dublin 24.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S N Briotas | Primary | 57 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Dublin 24
- Heritage nearby: Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (10 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (11 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (13 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (15 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 24 is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 24
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €415,000 (+5.1% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | n/a |
| Gross rental yield | n/a |
| Net yield (est.) | n/a |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €550,001 / €405,000 |
What this means: New builds in Dublin 24 sell at about a 36% premium to second-hand homes (€550,001 vs €405,000).
Recent sales in Dublin 24
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 26 | 42 REDWOOD CLOSE, KILNAMANAGH, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €660,000 |
| 15 Sep 26 | 143 SUNDALE PARK, TALLAGHT, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €325,000 |
| 15 Sep 26 | 40 TALLOW HALL, BELGARD SQ EAST, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €330,000 |
| 15 Sep 26 | 6 BELFRY MEADOWS, CITYWEST, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €280,000 |
| 10 Sep 26 | 137 KILTIPPER GATE, KILTIPPER WAY, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €332,000 |
| 10 Sep 26 | 3 BANCROFT CLOSE, TALLAGHT, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €507,000 |
| 09 Sep 26 | 5 The Square, Ballycullen Gate, Dublin 24 | New | €374,450 |
| 08 Sep 26 | 28 REDWOOD CLOSE, KILNAMANAGH, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €510,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Dublin 24 median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €320,000 | 326 sales | |
| 2024 | €382,500 | 324 sales | |
| 2025 | €405,000 | 306 sales | |
| 2026 | €407,000 | 223 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Dublin 24
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 24 compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Dublin 24 | 415000 |
Local Property Tax in Dublin 24
The median home (€415,000) falls in LPT Band 3, a base charge of €333 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 24
In the 12 months to September 2026, 2 planning grants were recorded in and around Dublin 24. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | The drainage and backfilling of an existing water-filled excavation to create an Integrated Constructed Wetland (ICW) to treat existing surface water... | |
| 2025-12-10 | Retention permission of replacement waste water treatment plant and percolation area |
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 24, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Dublin 24, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Dublin 24 →
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 Dublin 24
What's it like to live in Dublin 24?
Dublin 24 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 21 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 66.4% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Dublin 24?
A home in Dublin 24 costs a median €415,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Dublin 24 to Dublin?
About 21 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Dublin 24?
Schools in Dublin 24 include S N Briotas, among 1 primary and 0 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Dublin 24?
Dublin 24 had a population of 874 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Dublin 24 had a population of 874 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 874 |
|---|---|
| Households | 280 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66% |
| Rented homes | 26% |
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 223 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €415,000.
Could a home in Dublin 24 pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Dublin 24's median price. There's no RTB rent for Dublin 24 yet, so the monthly rent below is an estimate. Change it to a real 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 Dublin 24?
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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 Dublin 24 property
Pre-filled with Dublin 24'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 Dublin 24 home
Pre-filled with Dublin 24'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 Dublin 24
No RTB rental data for Dublin 24 yet, so this starts from a typical Leinster rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies 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 Dublin 24 costs
Real figures for Dublin 24: 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 Dublin 24'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 Dublin 24
- Dublin 24 house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Dublin 24: 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.