Living in Killester, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Killester
- Commuting to Dublin
- 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
- Population and demographics
Is Killester a nice place to live?
Killester is home to about 596 households, 83% owner-occupied and 14% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €612,500, versus €454,000 across the Dublin region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €2,299 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 5 schools keyed to the town (4 primary, 1 post-primary), and there are 569 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Killester, 0 km away, and 18 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
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 or €2,299 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 40 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
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.
Commuting to Dublin
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 (-5.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2024) | €2,299 |
| Gross rental yield | n/a |
| Net yield (est.) | n/a |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | n/a / €612,500 |
What this means: Killester's rent figure is the last published RTB quarter (Q4 2024). RTB has not yet published a more recent quarter for this town.
Recent sales in Killester
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 26 | 111 FURRY PARK RD, KILLESTER, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €920,000 |
| 01 Sep 26 | 21 MIDDLE THIRD, KILLESTER, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €820,000 |
| 28 Aug 26 | 50A MIDDLE THIRD, KILLESTER, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €740,000 |
| 18 Aug 26 | 72 KILLESTER PARK, KILLESTER, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €690,500 |
| 12 Aug 26 | 16 ST BRIGIDS GROVE, KILLESTER, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €680,000 |
| 05 Aug 26 | 41 MIDDLE THIRD, KILLESTER, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €610,000 |
| 28 Jul 26 | 97 COLLINS AVE EAST, KILLESTER, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €500,000 |
| 15 Jul 26 | 107 COLLINS AVE EAST, KILLESTER, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €535,010 |
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 | 27 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 |
Rent or buy in Killester?
At a glance: €612,500 to buy versus €2,299 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024).
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.
Renting in Killester: 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 Killester
In the 12 months to September 2026, 28 planning grants were recorded in and around Killester. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | RETENTION AND PERMISSION: The development will consist of 1) Retention Permission for existing vehicular access to off street parking and 2) Planning... | |
| 2026-07-06 | Planning Permission for habitable attic conversion with hip roof to gable and dormer to rear to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic to create... | |
| 2026-06-30 | Planning permission is sought for works to an existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling at 35 Hampton Court, Clontarf, Dublin 3, D03 W544, for Clare... | |
| 2026-06-25 | The development will consist of the demolition of the existing ground floor side extension, the construction of a new two storey side extension and... | |
| 2026-06-24 | The development will consist of an attic conversion including the construction of a flat roof dormer structure with window to rear profile and a... |
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 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 · 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 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 or €2,299 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024) (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, estimated.
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).
What is the population of Killester?
Killester had a population of 1,748 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Killester had a population of 1,748 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 1,748 |
|---|---|
| Households | 596 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83% |
| Rented homes | 14% |
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 27 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €612,500.
Could a home in Killester pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Killester's median price and average rent (RTB Q4 2024). Change any 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 Killester?
Pre-filled with Killester'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 Killester property
Pre-filled with Killester'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 Killester home
Pre-filled with Killester'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 Killester
Pre-filled with Killester's average rent (RTB). From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland 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 Killester costs
Real figures for Killester: 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), Q4 2024. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Killester'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 Killester
- Killester house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Killester: 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.