Living in Dundrum, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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Dundrum is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 57.6% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €737,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 119 sales · updated July 2026
How Dundrum compares: at €737,000 it is 47% above the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Dundrum: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +3.8% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.Get Leinster InsiderPlanning grants, sales and rent updates for your county, weekly, from official data. Free.Subscribe
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Who lives in Dundrum — 57.6% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Dundrum
3,495 people live in Dundrum on Census 2022 night. 58% of households own their home and 38% rent, so Dundrum leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (43%). It skews young: 18% are under 15 against 12% aged 65 and over. 76% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,495 |
| Owner-occupied households | 58% |
| Rented households | 38% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 34% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% |
| Third level or higher | 76% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 62% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 43% |
| Commute by public transport | 30% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 25% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Dundrum-Kilmacud electoral division around Dundrum.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Booterstown (4.0 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Dundrum — 5 operators
Getting around Dundrum
Dundrum is served by 5 public-transport operators running 12 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Dublin Coach, Go-Ahead Ireland, LUAS and Nitelink, Dublin Bus. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Dublin Coach | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| LUAS | Tram |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 14 - Dundrum Luas Stn - Ardlea Rd (Beaumont)
- 44 - Enniskerry - DCU
- 74 - Dundrum Luas - Eden Quay
- S6 - The Square - Blackrock Station
- 116 - Whitechurch - Parnell Square
- 161 - Rockbrook - Dundrum
- 44B - Glencullen - Dundrum Luas
- 44D - Dundrum - OCS
- 46n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Dundrum, Outside Luas Station
- 750 - Dundrum - Dublin Airport
- L25 - Dun Laoghaire - Dundrum Town Centre
- Green - Parnell - Brides Glen
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 Dundrum
There are 3 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Dundrum, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinteer Educate Together National School | Primary | 399 | |
| Taney N S | Primary | 384 | |
| St. Tiernan'S Community School | Post-primary | 367 | DEIS |
| Holy Cross N S | Primary | 260 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Dundrum
- Heritage nearby: Rathfarnham Castle (3 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (4 km) · Monkstown Castle (6 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (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 Dundrum is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Dundrum
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €737,000 (+3.8% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €555,000 / €740,000 |
What this means: New builds in Dundrum sell at about a 25% discount to second-hand homes (€555,000 vs €740,000).
Recent sales in Dundrum
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 26 | 113 WESTON PARK, DUNDRUM, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €985,000 |
| 10 Jun 26 | 14 ROSEMOUNT EST, DUNDRUM, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €710,000 |
| 09 Jun 26 | 266 WYCKHAM POINT, DUNDRUM, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €572,550 |
| 02 Jun 26 | 6 ALEXANDRA TERRACE, DUNDRUM, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €565,000 |
| 28 May 26 | 16 DUN EMER PARK, DUNDRUM, DUBLIN 16 | Second-hand | €895,000 |
| 22 May 26 | 46 TANEY RISE, DUNDRUM, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €610,000 |
| 21 May 26 | 7 WESLEY HEIGHTS, SANDYFORD RD, DUNDRUM | Second-hand | €960,000 |
| 11 May 26 | 18 THE ELM, ROCKFIELD, DUNDRUM | Second-hand | €717,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Dundrum median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €645,000 | 145 sales | |
| 2024 | €667,500 | 146 sales | |
| 2025 | €714,000 | 139 sales | |
| 2026 | €752,000 | 34 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Dundrum
Since 1 March 2026 a rent review is capped at the lower of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation. Enter the current rent and the dates to get the maximum legal rent for Dundrum, using the official CSO figures.
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Dundrum compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Dundrum | 737000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Dundrum
The median home (€737,000) 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.
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Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Dundrum
In the 12 months to July 2026, 49 planning grants were recorded in and around Dundrum.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | 1) Retention of a patio area to the rear of the property, including alteration t | |
| 2026-06-03 | 1 Dwelling. | |
| 2026-05-06 | The Demolition of some external walls to the rear of the property and part of | |
| 2026-03-31 | The renovation and extension of the existing detached bungalow including: demol | |
| 2026-03-31 | The development will consist of subdivision and amalgamation of existing accomm |
See all recent planning applications in and around Dundrum →
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 Dundrum, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Dundrum, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Dundrum →
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.
Common questions about living in Dundrum
What's it like to live in Dundrum?
Dundrum is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 57.6% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Dundrum?
A home in Dundrum costs a median €737,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Dundrum to Dublin?
About 14 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Dundrum?
Schools in Dundrum include Ballinteer Educate Together National School, Taney N S, St. Tiernan'S Community School, Holy Cross N S, among 3 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
Nearby Dublin towns
Dartry · Mount Merrion · Sandycove · Glenageary · Dalkey · Rathgar
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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.