Living in Goatstown, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Goatstown
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Goatstown
- Schools in Goatstown
- Things to do in and around Goatstown
- Where Goatstown is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Goatstown
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Goatstown
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Goatstown
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Goatstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 59.9% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €855,000 to buy or €3,222 a month to rent (a 4.5% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 42 sales · updated July 2026
How Goatstown compares: at €855,000 it is 71% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 4.5% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Goatstown: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +8.9% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Goatstown — 59.9% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Goatstown
3,365 people live in Goatstown on Census 2022 night. 60% of households own their home and 33% rent, so Goatstown leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (52%). 18% are under 15 and 15% are aged 65 and over. 75% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,365 |
| Owner-occupied households | 60% |
| Rented households | 33% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 31% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% |
| Third level or higher | 75% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 56% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 52% |
| Commute by public transport | 14% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 32% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Clonskeagh-Roebuck electoral division around Goatstown.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Booterstown (3.0 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Goatstown — 4 operators
Getting around Goatstown
Goatstown is served by 4 public-transport operators running 5 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Joe Moroney Coach Hire Ltd and LUAS. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Joe Moroney Coach Hire Ltd | Bus / coach |
| LUAS | Tram |
Scheduled routes
- 11 - Phoenix Park - Sandyford Business District
- S6 - The Square - Blackrock Station
- 511 - Rathfarnham - Mount Anville
- L25 - Dun Laoghaire - Dundrum Town Centre
- Green - Parnell - Brides Glen
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 Goatstown
There are 1 primary and 3 post-primary schools in and around Goatstown.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Benildus College | Post-primary | 925 | |
| Mount Anville Secondary School | Post-primary | 712 | |
| St Olaf'S National School | Primary | 591 | |
| Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School | Post-primary | 304 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Goatstown
- Heritage nearby: Rathfarnham Castle (4 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (5 km) · Monkstown Castle (5 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (6 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 Goatstown is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Goatstown
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €855,000 (+8.9% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €3,222 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.5% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.5% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €855,000 |
Recent sales in Goatstown
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 26 | 48 MOUNT CARMEL RD, GOATSTOWN, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €958,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 205 LOWER KILMACUD RD, GOATSTOWN, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €900,000 |
| 18 Jun 26 | 18 MOUNT ANVILLE, GOATSTOWN, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €1,350,000 |
| 21 May 26 | 26 EDEN PARK DR, GOATSTOWN, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €1,450,000 |
| 24 Apr 26 | 237 LOWER KILMACUD ROAD, GOATSTOWN, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €1,350,000 |
| 23 Apr 26 | 14 TANEY CRESCENT, GOATSTOWN, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €925,000 |
| 20 Apr 26 | 199 TRIMBLESTON, GOATSTOWN RD, GOATSTOWN | Second-hand | €700,000 |
| 15 Apr 26 | APT 302 BLOCK 2 THE ELM, TRIMBLESTON, GOATSTOWN | Second-hand | €1,600,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Goatstown median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €737,000 | 37 sales | |
| 2024 | €811,500 | 32 sales | |
| 2025 | €803,750 | 46 sales | |
| 2026 | €887,500 | 20 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Goatstown
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
Goatstown compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Goatstown | 855000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Goatstown?
At a glance: €855,000 to buy versus €3,222 a month to rent, a 4.5% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Goatstown
The median home (€855,000) falls in LPT Band 8, a base charge of €808 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Goatstown: 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 Goatstown
In the 12 months to July 2026, 54 planning grants were recorded in and around Goatstown.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | New ground floor extension, new porch and new bay window to front of house with | |
| 2026-06-09 | Permission sought for construction of a two storey (46.1 sqm) extension to front | |
| 2026-06-09 | i) Proposed two story pitched roof extension built to replace existing converted | |
| 2026-05-27 | Construction of a part single-storey and part two-storey extension to the rear | |
| 2026-05-27 | Permission is sought for 1) Demolition of shed to side 2) Single storey flat ro |
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 Goatstown, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Goatstown, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Goatstown →
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 Goatstown
What's it like to live in Goatstown?
Goatstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 59.9% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Goatstown?
A home in Goatstown costs a median €855,000 to buy or €3,222 a month to rent, a 4.5% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Goatstown to Dublin?
About 14 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Goatstown?
Schools in Goatstown include St Benildus College, Mount Anville Secondary School, St Olaf'S National School, Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School, among 1 primary and 3 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 Goatstown pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Goatstown?
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Stamp duty on a Goatstown 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 Goatstown 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 Goatstown
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