Living in Killiney, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Killiney
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Killiney
- Schools in Killiney
- Things to do in and around Killiney
- Where Killiney is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Killiney
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Killiney
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Killiney
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Killiney is a town in Co. Dublin, about 20 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 85.4% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €680,000 to buy or €2,601 a month to rent (a 4.6% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 139 sales · updated July 2026
How Killiney compares: at €680,000 it is 36% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 4.6% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Killiney: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices -10.5% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Killiney — 85.4% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Killiney
3,390 people live in Killiney on Census 2022 night. 85% of households own their home and 11% rent, so Killiney leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (62%). It skews older: 23% are aged 65 and over against 18% under 15. 69% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,390 |
| Owner-occupied households | 85% |
| Rented households | 11% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 19% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% |
| Third level or higher | 69% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 51% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 62% |
| Commute by public transport | 23% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 13% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Killiney North electoral division around Killiney.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Killiney (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Killiney — Rail + bus
Getting around Killiney
Killiney is served by 4 public-transport operators running 10 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
- 7 - Brides Glen Luas - Mountjoy Square
- 59 - Dun Laoghaire - Killiney Hill Park
- 7A - Loughlinstown - Mountjoy Sq
- 7B - Shankill - Mountjoy Square
- 7E - Mountjoy Square - Dalkey
- 7n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Woodbrook Golf Club
- 111 - Brides Glen - Kilbogget Pk
- 45A - Kilmacanogue - Dun Laoghaire
- 45B - Kilmacanogue - Dun Laoghaire
- DART - Bray - Howth
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 Killiney
There are 3 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Killiney, 3 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Child Killiney | Post-primary | 395 | |
| St Johns N S | Primary | 165 | DEIS |
| Gaelscoil Phadraig | Primary | 118 | DEIS |
| St Columbanus National School | Primary | 113 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Killiney
- Heritage nearby: Tully Church (3 km) · Monkstown Castle (4 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (11 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (12 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 Killiney is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Killiney
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €680,000 (-10.5% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,601 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.6% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.6% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €545,000 / €729,000 |
What this means: New builds in Killiney sell at about a 25% discount to second-hand homes (€545,000 vs €729,000).
Recent sales in Killiney
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 26 | 3 BAYVIEW RISE, KILLINEY, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €700,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | TIGIN, KILMORE AVE, KILLINEY | Second-hand | €1,275,000 |
| 10 Jun 26 | 1 WYVERN HOUSE, WYVERN, KILLINEY | Second-hand | €497,500 |
| 10 Jun 26 | 6 EMERALD LODGE, SHANGANAGH RD, KILLINEY | Second-hand | €452,000 |
| 05 Jun 26 | 15 STONECROFT, SHANGANAGH RD, KILLINEY | Second-hand | €466,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 15 AUBURN CLOSE, KILLINEY, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €625,000 |
| 20 May 26 | KYLEMORE LODGE, CHURCH ROAD, KILLINEY | New | €748,899 |
| 15 May 26 | 17 AVONDALE CRESCENT, KILLINEY, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €985,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Killiney median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €790,000 | 117 sales | |
| 2024 | €806,000 | 106 sales | |
| 2025 | €697,000 | 141 sales | |
| 2026 | €672,000 | 51 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €2,142 | €2,548 | €3,065 | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Killiney
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
Killiney compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Killiney | 680000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Killiney?
At a glance: €680,000 to buy versus €2,601 a month to rent, a 4.6% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Killiney
The median home (€680,000) falls in LPT Band 6, a base charge of €618 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Killiney: 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 Killiney
In the 12 months to July 2026, 36 planning grants were recorded in and around Killiney.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | One dwelling. | |
| 2026-06-05 | The development that will consist of; 1) The removal of the existing rear conse | |
| 2026-05-27 | Two story extension to the side and rear, comprising 30.8 sq m ground floor exte | |
| 2026-05-25 | The development will consist of the conversion of the existing attic space to h | |
| 2026-05-25 | The development will consist of: (a) demolition of an external utility room/ st |
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 Killiney, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Killiney, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Killiney →
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 Killiney
What's it like to live in Killiney?
Killiney is a town in Co. Dublin, about 20 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 85.4% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Killiney?
A home in Killiney costs a median €680,000 to buy or €2,601 a month to rent, a 4.6% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Killiney to Dublin?
About 20 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Killiney?
Schools in Killiney include Holy Child Killiney, St Johns N S, Gaelscoil Phadraig, St Columbanus National School, among 3 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 Killiney 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 Killiney?
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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 Killiney 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 Killiney 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 Killiney
Pre-filled with Killiney's median rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland 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.