Living in Kimmage, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Kimmage
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Kimmage
- Things to do in and around Kimmage
- Where Kimmage is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Kimmage
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Kimmage
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Kimmage
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Kimmage a nice place to live?
Kimmage is home to about 1,049 households, 62% owner-occupied and 31% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €502,500, versus €466,000 across the Dublin region, and the median rent is €1,909 a month. There are 542 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Dublin Heuston, 3.4 km away, and 9 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Kimmage is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 62.1% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €502,500 to buy or €1,909 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 4.6% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 36 sales · PPR sales to Aug 2026 · CSO benchmark to May 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Kimmage: 62.1% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Kimmage
2,533 people live in Kimmage on Census 2022 night. 62% of households own their home and 31% rent, so Kimmage leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (41%). 15% are under 15 and 15% are aged 65 and over. 43% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 2,533 |
| Owner-occupied households | 62% |
| Rented households | 31% |
| Aged under 15 | 15% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 34% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% |
| Third level or higher | 43% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 61% |
| Unemployment rate | 5% |
| Commute by car | 41% |
| Commute by public transport | 20% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 37% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Kimmage D electoral division around Kimmage.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Dublin Heuston (3.4 km away), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Kimmage: 2 operators
Getting around Kimmage
Kimmage is served by 2 public-transport operators running 9 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 74 - Dundrum Luas - Eden Quay
- 82 - Irishtown - Kiltipper
- F1 - The Square Tallaght - IKEA
- F2 - Charlestown SC - Rossmore
- F3 - Charlestown SC - Limekiln Avenue
- S2 - Sean Moore Road - Heuston Station
- S4 - Liffey Valley - UCD
- 150 - Rossmore - Hawkins Street
- 15A - Merrion Square - Limekiln Avenue
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.
Things to do in and around Kimmage
- Heritage nearby: Rathfarnham Castle (2 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (3 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (3 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (4 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 Kimmage is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Kimmage
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €502,500 (-8.6% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,909 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.6% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.5% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €502,500 |
Recent sales in Kimmage
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 26 | 153 BANGOR RD, KIMMAGE, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €427,000 |
| 23 Jul 26 | 21 CLOYNE RD, KIMMAGE, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €510,000 |
| 23 Jul 26 | 21 SHELTON DRIVE, KIMMAGE | Second-hand | €660,000 |
| 01 Jul 26 | 30 RAVENSDALE DRIVE, KIMMAGE, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €690,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 63 BROOKFIELD GREEN, KIMMAGE, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €731,000 |
| 21 May 26 | 3 BLARNEY PARK, KIMMAGE, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €546,000 |
| 12 May 26 | 18 CLONFERT RD, KIMMAGE, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €378,000 |
| 08 May 26 | 13 SHELTON PARK, KIMMAGE, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €670,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Kimmage median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €458,000 | 37 sales | |
| 2024 | €525,000 | 45 sales | |
| 2025 | €491,500 | 43 sales | |
| 2026 | €510,000 | 21 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,493 | €2,005 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Kimmage
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
Kimmage compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Kimmage | 502500 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Kimmage?
At a glance: €502,500 to buy versus €1,909 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.6% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Kimmage
The median home (€502,500) falls in LPT Band 4, a base charge of €428 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Kimmage: 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 Kimmage
In the 12 months to August 2026, 42 planning grants were recorded in and around Kimmage, including 1 new home approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | The development shall consist of 2 No.two storey semidi detached dwelling houses in side garden of existing dwelling house, new entrance and... | 1 |
| 2026-02-17 | Proposed demolition of existing timber shed and replacement with a single story, flat roof ancillary garden studio building to include space for a... | |
| 2025-10-31 | The proposed development will consist of ; a) Demolition of existing chimney to rear, b) First floor extension to the side with gable roof extended... | |
| 2025-08-18 | Alterations & additions to an existing 2-storey semi-detached dwelling, comprising the demolition of an existing single storey & conservatory... | |
| 2025-10-07 | a) single storey extension to front of existing dwelling, b) alterations to front elevation, c) two-storey extension to the side of the existing... |
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 Kimmage's roughly 1,049 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Kimmage, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Kimmage, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Kimmage →
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 · Rathgar · Rathmines · Dalkey
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 Kimmage
What's it like to live in Kimmage?
Kimmage is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 62.1% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Kimmage?
A home in Kimmage costs a median €502,500 to buy or €1,909 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.6% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Kimmage to Dublin?
About 12 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What is the population of Kimmage?
Kimmage had a population of 2,533 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Kimmage had a population of 2,533 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 2,533 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,049 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62% |
| Rented homes | 31% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Kimmage pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Kimmage's median price and average rent (RTB Q4 2025). 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 Kimmage?
Pre-filled with Kimmage's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
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 Kimmage property
Pre-filled with Kimmage's median price. Change the purchase price 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. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Kimmage home
Pre-filled with Kimmage'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 Kimmage
Pre-filled with Kimmage'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). Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.
What a month in Kimmage costs
Real figures for Kimmage: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Average rent by size: 1 bed €1,493 · 2 bed €2,005
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Kimmage'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.
See the full Kimmage house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Kimmage covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.