Living in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Stillorgan
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Stillorgan
- Schools in Stillorgan
- Things to do in and around Stillorgan
- Where Stillorgan is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Stillorgan
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Stillorgan
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Stillorgan
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Stillorgan a nice place to live?
Stillorgan is home to about 1,173 households, 70% owner-occupied and 26% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €750,500, versus €625,000 across the Dublin region, and the median rent is €2,427 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 6 schools keyed to the town (4 primary, 2 post-primary), and there are 533 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Blackrock, 2 km away, and 19 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Stillorgan is a town in Co. Dublin, about 15 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 70.0% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €750,500 to buy or €2,427 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 3.9% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 102 sales · PPR sales to Aug 2026 · CSO benchmark to May 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Stillorgan: 70.0% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Stillorgan
3,275 people live in Stillorgan on Census 2022 night. 70% of households own their home and 26% rent, so Stillorgan leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (42%). 18% are under 15 and 16% are aged 65 and over. 71% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,275 |
| Owner-occupied households | 70% |
| Rented households | 26% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 27% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% |
| Third level or higher | 71% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 57% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 42% |
| Commute by public transport | 25% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 31% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Stillorgan-Merville electoral division around Stillorgan.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Blackrock (2.0 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Stillorgan: 6 operators
Getting around Stillorgan
Stillorgan is served by 6 public-transport operators running 19 scheduled routes. Operators are Aircoach, Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Nitelink, Dublin Bus and St. Kevin's Bus Service.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Aircoach | Bus / coach |
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| St. Kevin's Bus Service | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 19)
- 11 - Phoenix Park - Sandyford Business District
- 47 - Poolbeg Street - Belarmine
- 7B - Shankill - Mountjoy Square
- 7D - Dalkey - Mountjoy Square
- E1 - Ballywaltrim - Northwood
- E2 - Dun Laoghaire - Harristown
- S6 - The Square - Blackrock Station
- S8 - Kingswood Avenue - Dun Laoghaire Stn
- X1 - Kilcoole - Hawkins Street
- X2 - Newcastle - Hawkins Street
- 114 - Ticknock - Blackrock
- 116 - Whitechurch - Parnell Square
- 118 - Kilternan - Eden Quay
- 133 - Dublin - Wicklow
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 Stillorgan
There are 4 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Stillorgan.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oatlands College | Post-primary | 634 | |
| St Raphaela'S Secondary School | Post-primary | 631 | |
| S N Naomh Lorcan | Primary | 390 | |
| St Raphaelas N S | Primary | 375 | |
| St Brigids N S | Primary | 100 | |
| All Saints N S | Primary | 51 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Stillorgan
- Heritage nearby: Monkstown Castle (3 km) · Tully Church (6 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (6 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (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 Stillorgan is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Stillorgan
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €750,500 (+12.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €2,427 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.9% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.0% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €785,000 / €750,000 |
What this means: New builds in Stillorgan sell at about a 5% premium to second-hand homes (€785,000 vs €750,000).
Recent sales in Stillorgan
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 26 | 9 RATHMORE AVE, KILMACUD, STILLORGAN | Second-hand | €1,005,000 |
| 29 Jul 26 | 75 WHATLEY PLACE, KILMACUD RD UPPER, STILLORGAN | Second-hand | €631,339 |
| 27 Jul 26 | 8 SAPPHIRE, THE GRANGE BREWERY ROAD, STILLORGAN | Second-hand | €570,000 |
| 23 Jul 26 | 71 SLIEVE RUA DR, STILLORGAN, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €1,050,000 |
| 21 Jul 26 | 92 DALE RD, STILLORGAN, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €781,000 |
| 15 Jul 26 | 38 BREWERY RD, STILLORGAN, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €985,000 |
| 14 Jul 26 | 38 WHATLEY PLACE, KILMACUD RD UPPER, STILLORGAN | Second-hand | €495,000 |
| 14 Jul 26 | APT 3 BLOCK A, THE GRANGE, STILLORGAN | Second-hand | €410,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Stillorgan median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €670,000 | 117 sales | |
| 2024 | €710,000 | 137 sales | |
| 2025 | €667,500 | 122 sales | |
| 2026 | €747,500 | 52 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €2,100 | €2,438 | €2,858 | €3,765 |
Maximum legal rent increase in Stillorgan
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
Stillorgan compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Stillorgan | 750500 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Stillorgan?
At a glance: €750,500 to buy versus €2,427 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 3.9% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Stillorgan
The median home (€750,500) falls in LPT Band 7, a base charge of €713 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Stillorgan: 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 Stillorgan
In the 12 months to August 2026, 79 planning grants were recorded in and around Stillorgan.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | The development will consist of: (1) Demolition of existing shed, conservatory | |
| 2026-07-29 | The development consists of the partial demolition of a section of existing wal | |
| 2026-07-28 | 1) Demolition of Existing Detached 4 bed Bungalow (103m²); 2) Provision of 3 no | |
| 2026-07-23 | Permission is sought for revisions and alterations to previously permitted deve | |
| 2026-07-23 | 5 units |
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 Stillorgan, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Stillorgan, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Stillorgan →
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 Stillorgan
What's it like to live in Stillorgan?
Stillorgan is a town in Co. Dublin, about 15 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 70.0% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Stillorgan?
A home in Stillorgan costs a median €750,500 to buy or €2,427 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 3.9% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Stillorgan to Dublin?
About 15 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Stillorgan?
Schools in Stillorgan include Oatlands College, St Raphaela'S Secondary School, S N Naomh Lorcan, St Raphaelas N S, among 4 primary and 2 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Stillorgan?
Stillorgan had a population of 3,275 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Stillorgan had a population of 3,275 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 3,275 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,173 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70% |
| Rented homes | 26% |
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 Stillorgan pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Stillorgan'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 Stillorgan?
Pre-filled with Stillorgan'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 Stillorgan property
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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 Stillorgan home
Pre-filled with Stillorgan'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 Stillorgan
Pre-filled with Stillorgan'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 Stillorgan costs
Real figures for Stillorgan: 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 €2,100 · 2 bed €2,438 · 3 bed €2,858 · 4+ bed €3,765
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Stillorgan'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 Stillorgan house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Stillorgan covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.