Clonskeagh is a charming, mature suburb in South Dublin, just 4km from the city centre, with a lovely village green, cosy cafes, pubs like Farmer Browns with its sunny beer garden, and easy access to nearby spots like Milltown and Donnybrook. It's a multicultural haven popular with expats, families, and professionals, thanks to top schools like Our Lady’s Grove, the Eurocampus with St. Killian’s German School and Lycée Français, and proximity to University College Dublin. Leafy green spaces like Palmerstown Park and the River Dodder add to its peaceful, upscale village feel amid business parks and great eateries.
Overview
CSO Census 2022 · Small Area Population Statistics
Population
14,142
Census 2022
Owner occupied
53.5%
National: 65.9%
Crime rate per 1,000
32.4
National avg: 54.1
With a population of 14,142, Clonskeagh feels like a vibrant yet intimate community just outside the city buzz, where home ownership at 53.5% is a bit below the national 65.9% average but private renting is high at 34.2% versus 18%, suggesting a dynamic mix of long-term families and transient professionals. The low crime rate of 32.4 per 1,000—well under the national 54.1—makes it one of Dublin's safer spots, perfect for peace of mind.
Age Profile
CSO Census 2022 · Table 1 population by age
Age distribution
Clonskeagh vs national average (%)
Clonskeagh
National
Clonskeagh's younger skew, with 14.5% under 14 compared to the national 19.7% and only 12.2% over 65 versus 15.1%, points to a lively community buzzing with families and working adults rather than retirees.
Under 14
14.5%
National: 19.7%
65 and over
12.2%
National: 15.1%
Male / Female
46.2% / 53.8%
National: 49.4% / 50.6%
Economic Status
CSO Census 2022 · Table 8 principal economic status (aged 15+)
Economic status
Clonskeagh vs National (%)
Clonskeagh
National
vs national average
At work
Retired
Student
Looking after home/family
This is a professional enclave where 66.1% have third-level education, a lower 44.1% are at work than the national 56.1%, but 17% work from home above the 11.3% average, reflecting well-paid remote jobs in nearby business parks and UCD.
Third Level Education
CSO Census 2022 · Table 10 highest level of education completed
vs national average
Third level education
The impressive 66.1% third-level education rate—far exceeding the national 39.2%—highlights Clonskeagh as an intellectual hub, drawing ambitious families to its elite schools and UCD's doorstep.
Crime & Safety
CSO Recorded Crime Statistics · Garda subdistrict level · 2024
Crime rate per 1,000
32.4
National avg: 54.1
vs national average
40% below national average
2024 recorded crime
3-year avg rate
33.9
Per 1,000 · 2022–2024
Lower than average crime: The Dundrum Garda subdistrict, which covers Clonskeagh, records a crime rate of 32.4 per 1,000 — 40% below the national average of 54.06.
Crime rate is based on recorded incidents in the Dundrum Garda subdistrict (population 82,700), which covers Clonskeagh and surrounding areas. Data: CSO Recorded Crime Statistics.
Commuting
CSO Census 2022 · Table 11 departure times & travel mode
Departure time for work / school
Clonskeagh vs National (%)
Clonskeagh
National
How people travel to work
Clonskeagh vs National (%)
Clonskeagh
National
vs national average
Work from home
Public transport
Car / van
While 39.6% drive to work below the national 62.4%, it's not overly car-dependent thanks to excellent public options like the N11 buses and nearby Green Line Luas at Windy Arbour, with 15.8% using public transport over the 7.9% average and 18.4% carless higher than 13.4%. You'll find it easy to hop around without a car most days.
Nationality & Ethnicity
CSO Census 2022 · Table 2 nationality and ethnicity
Citizenship / nationality
Clonskeagh vs National (%)
Clonskeagh
National
Ethnicity
Clonskeagh vs National (%)
Clonskeagh
National
vs national average
Irish citizen
White Irish ethnicity
Religion
CSO Census 2022 · Table 4 religion
Religion
Clonskeagh vs National (%)
Clonskeagh
National
vs national average
Catholic
No religion
Irish Language
CSO Census 2022 · Table 3 Irish speakers aged 3 and over
Can speak Irish
41.5%
National: 39.83%
Speak Irish daily outside school
1.5%
National: 4.11%
vs national average
Can speak Irish
Daily outside school
Clonskeagh comes from the Irish 'Cluain Sceach', meaning 'meadow of the hawthorns', evoking its lush, green landscape along the River Dodder with hawthorn-rich meadows that shaped its early rural history before suburban growth. This nod to nature still shines through in its parks and village charm today.
Housing & Tenure
CSO Census 2022 · Table 6 type of occupancy and accommodation
Owner occupied
53.5%
National: 65.9%
Private renting
34.2%
National: 18.0%
Social housing
5.2%
National: 10.0%
Ownership breakdown
Owned with mortgage
Owned outright
Dwelling type
House/Bungalow
Flat/Apartment
Cars per household
No car
Two or more cars
Expect a mix of owner-occupied homes at 53.5% and high renting at 34.2%, with 36.1% in flats or apartments way above the 13% national average, suiting young professionals and expats in this early 20th-century developed area.
Health
CSO Census 2022 · Table 12 self-reported general health
Good or very good health
87.1%
National: 82.9%
Fair health
6.3%
National: 8.6%
Bad or very bad health
1.0%
National: 1.7%
Smokers
11.0%
National: 17.03%
Self-reported health
Clonskeagh vs National (%)
Clonskeagh
National
Residents enjoy excellent health, with 87.1% reporting good or very good compared to 82.9% nationally, likely boosted by the active lifestyle near parks, the Dodder, and a professional, educated crowd.