Living in Donaghmede
Donaghmede is a large local electoral area in Eastern and Midland, Ireland, home to 47,080 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 13%, #20 of 156), expat professionals (top 19%, #30 of 166), single pensioners (top 20%, #30 of 156).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Donaghmede
- It is right on the coast of the Irish Sea.
- It is part of Greater Dublin, 8 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 29 min and sets around 16:08; in late June it sets around 21:57.
How Donaghmede ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Ireland. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Ireland | In Eastern and Midland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 53 | #62 of 156 | #52 of 68 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #81 of 166 | #42 of 69 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #62 of 156 | #54 of 68 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #61 of 156 | #52 of 68 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #36 of 156 | #23 of 68 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #30 of 156 | #26 of 68 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #55 of 166 | #33 of 69 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 66 | #47 of 166 | #36 of 69 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 33 | #92 of 156 | #48 of 68 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 56 | #56 of 166 | #40 of 69 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 65 | #30 of 166 | #24 of 69 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #20 of 156 | #16 of 68 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 21 | #161 of 166 | #65 of 69 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 43 | #70 of 166 | #31 of 69 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 22 | #162 of 166 | #66 of 69 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #23 of 166 | #20 of 69 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 59 | #37 of 166 | #24 of 69 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #80 of 166 | #50 of 69 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #40 of 147 | #20 of 59 | Map |
| Business owner | 52 | #45 of 166 | #24 of 69 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Artane-Whitehall 3 km
- Howth-Malahide 4 km
- Clontarf 4 km
- North Inner City 8 km
- Ballymun-Finglas 8 km
- Swords 8 km
- South East Inner City 8 km
- Cabra-Glasnevin 8 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.