Living in Killester, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Killester
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Killester
- Schools in Killester
- Things to do in and around Killester
- Where Killester is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Killester
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Killester
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Killester
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Killester is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 83.2% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €612,500 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 42 sales · updated July 2026
How Killester compares: at €612,500 it is 22% above the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Killester: latest recorded sale May 2026; 1 new homes approved in the last year; prices +4.7% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Killester — 83.2% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Killester
1,748 people live in Killester on Census 2022 night. 83% of households own their home and 14% rent, so Killester leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (38%). 18% are under 15 and 22% are aged 65 and over. 65% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1,748 |
| Owner-occupied households | 83% |
| Rented households | 14% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 22% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% |
| Third level or higher | 65% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 56% |
| Unemployment rate | 2% |
| Commute by car | 38% |
| Commute by public transport | 28% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 32% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Clontarf East E electoral division around Killester.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Killester (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Killester — Rail + bus
Getting around Killester
Killester is served by 4 public-transport operators running 18 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 18)
- 6 - Howth Dart Stn - Lower Abbey Street
- 14 - Dundrum Luas Stn - Ardlea Rd (Beaumont)
- 15 - Ballycullen Road - Clongriffin
- 27 - Jobstown - Clare Hall
- 42 - Sand's Hotel Portmarnock - Eden Quay
- 43 - Talbot Street - Swords Business Park
- 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)
- 27A - Blunden Drive - Eden Quay
- 27B - Eden Quay - Harristown
- 27X - Clare Hall - UCD Belfield
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 Killester
There are 4 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Killester, 2 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls College | Post-primary | 637 | |
| Our Lady Of Consolation Ns | Primary | 310 | DEIS |
| St Brigids Boys N S | Primary | 287 | |
| Killester Raheny Clontarf Educate Together National School | Primary | 176 | |
| Scoil Chiarain | Primary | 151 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Killester
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (1 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (5 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (6 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (8 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 Killester is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Killester
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €612,500 (+4.7% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €609,495 / €615,000 |
What this means: New builds in Killester sell at about a 1% discount to second-hand homes (€609,495 vs €615,000).
Recent sales in Killester
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 26 | 58 CLANAWLEY RD, KILLESTER, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €560,000 |
| 14 May 26 | 12 BROOKWOOD MEADOW, KILLESTER, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €875,000 |
| 28 Apr 26 | 179 KILLESTER AVE, KILLESTER, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €565,000 |
| 10 Apr 26 | 75 KILLESTER PARK, KILLESTER, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €550,000 |
| 30 Mar 26 | 35 MIDDLE THIRD, KILLESTER, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €680,000 |
| 26 Mar 26 | 188 HOWTH RD, KILLESTER, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €850,000 |
| 24 Mar 26 | 29 THE ORCHARD, KILLESTER, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €520,000 |
| 16 Mar 26 | 1 SCHOOL AVE, KILLESTER, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €710,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Killester median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €525,000 | 28 sales | |
| 2024 | €574,000 | 42 sales | |
| 2025 | €617,916 | 44 sales | |
| 2026 | €680,000 | 15 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Killester
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
Killester compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Killester | 612500 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Killester
The median home (€612,500) 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 Killester
In the 12 months to July 2026, 30 planning grants were recorded in and around Killester, including 1 new home approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-17 | The proposed development will consist of the change of use of the ground floor from commercial to residential, demolition of existing roof over rear... | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | The development will comprise: I. Demolition of the existing 2 storey extension to the rear of the dwelling; II. Construction of a part single-storey... | |
| 2026-03-11 | Create a new vehicle entrance and driveway and all associated works. | |
| 2026-03-11 | The development seeking permission will consist of the provision of a 3m wide vehicular entrance to the front of the property. | |
| 2026-03-09 | Planning permission is sought by Eoghan McCarthy and Nicola Crowley, for development at 25 Castle Grove, Clontarf, Dublin 3, D03 CK25. The... |
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 Killester's roughly 596 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Killester, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Killester, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Killester →
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 Killester
What's it like to live in Killester?
Killester is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 83.2% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Killester?
A home in Killester costs a median €612,500 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Killester to Dublin?
About 12 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Killester?
Schools in Killester include St Pauls College, Our Lady Of Consolation Ns, St Brigids Boys N S, Killester Raheny Clontarf Educate Together National School, among 4 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 Killester 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 Killester?
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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 Killester 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 Killester home
Pre-filled with Killester's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025).
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 Killester
No RTB rental data for Killester 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.