Living in Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Dublin 6W
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Dublin 6W
- Schools in Dublin 6W
- Things to do in and around Dublin 6W
- Where Dublin 6W is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 6W
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Dublin 6W
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Dublin 6W
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Dublin 6W a nice place to live?
Dublin 6W is home to about 646 households, 86% owner-occupied and 11% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €765,000, versus €454,000 across the Dublin region. The Department of Education dataset lists 1 school keyed to the town (1 post-primary). The sections below break each of these down.
Dublin 6W is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 85.8% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €765,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 197 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Dublin 6W: 85.8% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Dublin 6W
1,881 people live in Dublin 6W on Census 2022 night. 86% of households own their home and 11% rent, so Dublin 6W leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (44%). It skews older: 22% are aged 65 and over against 17% under 15. 70% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1,881 |
| Owner-occupied households | 86% |
| Rented households | 11% |
| Aged under 15 | 17% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 19% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% |
| Third level or higher | 70% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 54% |
| Unemployment rate | 2% |
| Commute by car | 44% |
| Commute by public transport | 15% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 38% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Terenure C electoral division around Dublin 6W.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Dublin Heuston (4.3 km away), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Dublin 6W: Rail + bus
Getting around Dublin 6W
Dublin 6W is served by 21 public-transport operators running 201 scheduled routes. Operators are Aircoach, Ashbourne Connect, Balbriggan Express, Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Citylink, Collins Coaches, Dublin Coach, Dublin Express, Express Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, JJ Kavanagh, Kearns Transport, LUAS, McConnon Travel, Nitelink, Dublin Bus, Nolan Coaches, Sillan Tours, Swords Express and Wexford Bus. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Aircoach | Bus / coach |
| Ashbourne Connect | Bus / coach |
| Balbriggan Express | Bus / coach |
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Citylink | Bus / coach |
| Collins Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Dublin Coach | Bus / coach |
| Dublin Express | Bus / coach |
| Express Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| Kearns Transport | Bus / coach |
| LUAS | Tram |
| McConnon Travel | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Nolan Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Sillan Tours | Bus / coach |
| Swords Express | Bus / coach |
| Wexford Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 201)
- 1 - Sandymount - O'Connell Street - Santry
- 2 - Dublin Airport - Gorey - Wexford
- 4 - Monkstown Avenue - Heuston Station
- 6 - Howth Dart Stn - Lower Abbey Street
- 7 - Brides Glen Luas - Mountjoy Square
- 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
- 19 - Parnell Square West - Dublin Airport
- 22 - Dublin - Airport - Longford - Ballina
- 23 - Dublin - Airport - Longford - Sligo
- 23 - Merrion Square - Charlestown SC
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 6W
There is 1 post-primary school in and around Dublin 6W.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terenure College | Post-primary | 798 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Dublin 6W
- Heritage nearby: Rathfarnham Castle (1 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (4 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (4 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (5 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 6W is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 6W
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €765,000 (+7.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | n/a |
| Gross rental yield | n/a |
| Net yield (est.) | n/a |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | n/a / €765,000 |
Recent sales in Dublin 6W
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep 26 | 140 CORRIB RD, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €525,000 |
| 17 Sep 26 | 45 WELLINGTON ROAD, TEMPLEOGUE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €405,555 |
| 17 Sep 26 | 75 CYPRESS GROVE RD, DUBLIN 6W, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €780,000 |
| 15 Sep 26 | 26 SPRINGFIELD RD, TEMPLEOGUE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €1,125,000 |
| 10 Sep 26 | 5 ADRIAN AVE, HAROLDS CROSS, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €782,500 |
| 09 Sep 26 | 316 ORWELL PARK GROVE, TEMPLEOGUE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €820,000 |
| 04 Sep 26 | 14 COLLEGE PARK, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €840,000 |
| 04 Sep 26 | 42 WILLINGTON AVE, TEMPLEOGUE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €855,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Dublin 6W median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €640,000 | 222 sales | |
| 2024 | €690,000 | 223 sales | |
| 2025 | €725,000 | 225 sales | |
| 2026 | €760,000 | 144 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Dublin 6W
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 6W compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin 6W | 765000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Dublin 6W
The median home (€765,000) falls in LPT Band 7, a base charge of €713 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 6W
In the 12 months to September 2026, 23 planning grants were recorded in and around Dublin 6W, including 1 new home 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | The development will consist of demolition of an existing rear boundary wall onto 'Manor Avenue' and the construction of a new semi-detached... | 1 |
| 2026-09-10 | Demolition of existing garage structure and construction of a new single storey bungalow with pitched roof and all associated site, drainage and... | |
| 2026-05-11 | The demolition of the existing porch, garage door to the front elevation, roof covering to the side access, chimney stack and tiled roof to the rear... | |
| 2025-11-17 | The proposed development will consist of; a) Demolition of existing chimney to rear, b) Demolition of existing single storey bay window to the front... | |
| 2026-03-23 | The proposed development will consist of; a) Demolition of existing chimney to rear, b) Conversion of existing garage to habitable space, c) Single... |
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 1 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Dublin 6W's roughly 646 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Dublin 6W, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Dublin 6W, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Dublin 6W →
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 6W
What's it like to live in Dublin 6W?
Dublin 6W is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 85.8% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Dublin 6W?
A home in Dublin 6W costs a median €765,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Dublin 6W to Dublin?
About 12 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Dublin 6W?
Schools in Dublin 6W include Terenure College, among 0 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Dublin 6W?
Dublin 6W had a population of 6,749 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Dublin 6W had a population of 6,749 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 6,749 |
|---|---|
| Households | 646 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86% |
| Rented homes | 11% |
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 144 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €765,000.
Could a home in Dublin 6W pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Dublin 6W's median price. There's no RTB rent for Dublin 6W 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 6W?
Pre-filled with Dublin 6W'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 Dublin 6W property
Pre-filled with Dublin 6W'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 6W home
Pre-filled with Dublin 6W'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 6W
No RTB rental data for Dublin 6W 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 6W costs
Real figures for Dublin 6W: 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 6W'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 6W
- Dublin 6W house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Dublin 6W: 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.