Living in Dublin 3, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Dublin 3
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Dublin 3
- Schools in Dublin 3
- Things to do in and around Dublin 3
- Where Dublin 3 is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 3
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Dublin 3
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Dublin 3
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Dublin 3 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 11 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 74.6% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €601,750 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 353 sales · updated July 2026
How Dublin 3 compares: at €601,750 it is 20% above the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Dublin 3: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 94 new homes approved in the last year; prices +4.7% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Dublin 3 — 74.6% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Dublin 3
3,189 people live in Dublin 3 on Census 2022 night. 75% of households own their home and 21% rent, so Dublin 3 leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (38%). It skews older: 22% are aged 65 and over against 15% under 15. 66% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,189 |
| Owner-occupied households | 75% |
| Rented households | 21% |
| Aged under 15 | 15% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 23% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% |
| Third level or higher | 66% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 51% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 38% |
| Commute by public transport | 26% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 33% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Clontarf East C electoral division around Dublin 3.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Killester (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Dublin 3 — 3 operators
Getting around Dublin 3
Dublin 3 is served by 3 public-transport operators running 10 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 6 - Howth Dart Stn - Lower Abbey Street
- 53 - Dublin Ferryport - Talbot St
- H1 - Baldoyle - Lower Abbey Street
- H2 - Malahide - Lower Abbey Street
- H3 - Howth Summit - Lower Abbey Street
- N4 - Blanchardstown - Point Village
- 104 - Clontarf Station - DCU (The Helix)
- 130 - Talbot Street - Castle Avenue
- 29n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Baldoyle, Warrenhouse Road
- 31n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Howth, Outside Train Station
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 3
There is 1 primary school in and around Dublin 3.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eoin Baisde C Naoidh | Primary | 215 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Dublin 3
- 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 Dublin 3 is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 3
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €601,750 (+4.7% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €821,250 / €600,000 |
What this means: New builds in Dublin 3 sell at about a 37% premium to second-hand homes (€821,250 vs €600,000).
Recent sales in Dublin 3
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 26 | 65 CROYDON PARK AVE, MARINO, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €765,000 |
| 25 Jun 26 | 78 HOWTH RD, CLONTARF, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €1,300,000 |
| 22 Jun 26 | 48 HOLLYBROOK GROVE, CLONTARF, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €656,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 4 MOY ELTA RD, EAST WALL, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €355,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 14 MOUNT PROSPECT LAWNS, CLONTARF, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €970,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 148 EAST WALL RD, EAST WALL, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €382,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 33 BARGY RD, EAST WALL, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €406,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 337 THE DISTILLERY, DISTILLERY RD, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €396,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Dublin 3 median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €497,500 | 343 sales | |
| 2024 | €550,000 | 385 sales | |
| 2025 | €601,875 | 374 sales | |
| 2026 | €582,500 | 148 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Dublin 3
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 3 compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin 3 | 601750 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Dublin 3
The median home (€601,750) falls in LPT Band 5, a base charge of €523 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 3
In the 12 months to July 2026, 29 planning grants were recorded in and around Dublin 3, including 94 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-17 | We, Matriciana Ltd., intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at this site: 110 & 114, Howth Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3. The development... | 86 |
| 2026-04-02 | The development will consist/consists of design modifications to the previously permitted development granted under planning references 2978/20 and... | 4 |
| 2026-01-23 | Planning Permission is sought for the demolition of the existing garden shed and construction of a new detached two storeys one bedroom and office... | 1 |
| 2025-12-12 | (i) partial demolition of existing single storey element to the side/south of the two-storey dwelling at No. 97 The Stiles Road; (ii) construction of... | 1 |
| 2025-11-19 | The insertion of a new 151 m2 detached single storey dwelling to the rear garden of the existing dwelling including vehicular access to the front of... | 1 |
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 94 homes approved here in the last year are about 8% of Dublin 3's roughly 1,193 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Dublin 3, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Dublin 3, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Dublin 3 →
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 3
What's it like to live in Dublin 3?
Dublin 3 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 11 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 74.6% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Dublin 3?
A home in Dublin 3 costs a median €601,750 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Dublin 3 to Dublin?
About 11 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Dublin 3?
Schools in Dublin 3 include Eoin Baisde C Naoidh, among 1 primary and 0 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 3 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 3?
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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 3 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 3 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 3
No RTB rental data for Dublin 3 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.