Living in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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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 €750,000 to buy or €2,427 a month to rent (a 3.9% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 104 sales · updated July 2026
How Stillorgan compares: at €750,000 it is 50% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 3.9% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Stillorgan: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +7.1% 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 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) | €750,000 (+7.1% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,427 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.9% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.0% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €750,000 |
Recent sales in Stillorgan
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 26 | 21 STILLORGAN HEATH, STILLORGAN, CO DUBLIN | Second-hand | €1,010,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 221 BEECHWOOD COURT, STILLORGAN, CO DUBLIN | Second-hand | €451,500 |
| 08 Jun 26 | APT 294 BLOCK D, BEECHWOOD COURT, STILLORGAN | Second-hand | €605,000 |
| 04 Jun 26 | 105 MARSHAM COURT, UPPER KILMACUD RD, STILLORGAN | Second-hand | €675,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 9 DUNSTAFFHAGE HALL, ST BRIGIDS CHURCH RD, STILLORGAN | Second-hand | €880,000 |
| 19 May 26 | 3A THE WILLOWS, PRIORY, STILLORGAN | Second-hand | €995,000 |
| 11 May 26 | 49 PATRICIAN VILLAS, STILLORGAN, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €575,000 |
| 08 May 26 | 10 MERVILLE AVE, STILLORGAN, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €953,000 |
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 | €750,000 | 37 sales |
Average rent by size
| 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. Enter the current rent and the dates to get the maximum legal rent for Stillorgan, using the official CSO figures.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Stillorgan compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Stillorgan | 750000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Stillorgan?
At a glance: €750,000 to buy versus €2,427 a month to rent, a 3.9% gross yield. Use the calculator for your own numbers.
Local Property Tax in Stillorgan
The median home (€750,000) 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.
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.
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Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Stillorgan
In the 12 months to July 2026, 73 planning grants were recorded in and around Stillorgan.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | The change of use from commercial to residential use, reinstatement of residenti | |
| 2026-06-05 | Increasing the height of the boundary wall/fence along Newtownpark Ave and Mead | |
| 2026-05-22 | Construct a ground floor extension to rear, conversion of garage to side, a porc | |
| 2026-05-12 | The development will consist of the demolition of existing single storey extens | |
| 2026-04-30 | a) removal of existing chimney and detached boilerhouse to rear of dwelling, an |
See all recent planning applications in and around Stillorgan →
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.
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 €750,000 to buy or €2,427 a month to rent, 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).
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.