Overview
CSO Census 2022 · Small Area Population Statistics
Population
1,797
Census 2022
Owner occupied
49.9%
National: 65.9%
Crime rate per 1,000
24.8
National avg: 54.1
Collooney has a population of 1,797 according to Census 2022. Compared to national averages, it stands out for a higher-than-average share of under-14s (26.1% vs 19.7% nationally); a lower-than-average share of over-65s (9.6% vs 15.1% nationally).
Age Profile
CSO Census 2022 · Table 1 population by age
Age distribution
Collooney vs national average (%)
Collooney
National
What the age data tells us: Collooney has a notably young population, with 26.1% aged 0–14 compared to 19.66% nationally. This suggests a high proportion of young families — often associated with newer housing developments and strong school provision.
Under 14
26.1%
National: 19.7%
65 and over
9.6%
National: 15.1%
Male / Female
48.3% / 51.7%
National: 49.4% / 50.6%
Economic Status
CSO Census 2022 · Table 8 principal economic status (aged 15+)
Economic status
Collooney vs National (%)
Collooney
National
vs national average
At work
Retired
Student
Looking after home/family
Third Level Education
CSO Census 2022 · Table 10 highest level of education completed
vs national average
Third level education
Education: Collooney has a third-level rate of 39.4%, close to the national average of 39.24%.
Crime & Safety
CSO Recorded Crime Statistics · Garda subdistrict level · 2024
Crime rate per 1,000
24.8
National avg: 54.1
vs national average
54% below national average
2024 recorded crime
3-year avg rate
22.9
Per 1,000 · 2022–2024
Lower than average crime: The Collooney Garda subdistrict, which covers Collooney, records a crime rate of 24.8 per 1,000 — 54% below the national average of 54.06.
Crime rate is based on recorded incidents in the Collooney Garda subdistrict (population 7,210), which covers Collooney and surrounding areas. Data: CSO Recorded Crime Statistics.
Commuting
CSO Census 2022 · Table 11 departure times & travel mode
Departure time for work / school
Collooney vs National (%)
Collooney
National
How people travel to work
Collooney vs National (%)
Collooney
National
vs national average
Work from home
Public transport
Car / van
Nationality & Ethnicity
CSO Census 2022 · Table 2 nationality and ethnicity
Citizenship / nationality
Collooney vs National (%)
Collooney
National
Ethnicity
Collooney vs National (%)
Collooney
National
vs national average
Irish citizen
White Irish ethnicity
Religion
CSO Census 2022 · Table 4 religion
Religion
Collooney vs National (%)
Collooney
National
vs national average
Catholic
No religion
Irish Language
CSO Census 2022 · Table 3 Irish speakers aged 3 and over
Can speak Irish
36.1%
National: 39.83%
Speak Irish daily outside school
0.5%
National: 4.11%
vs national average
Can speak Irish
Daily outside school
Housing & Tenure
CSO Census 2022 · Table 6 type of occupancy and accommodation
Owner occupied
49.9%
National: 65.9%
Private renting
27.8%
National: 18.0%
Social housing
17.5%
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
Health
CSO Census 2022 · Table 12 self-reported general health
Good or very good health
84.1%
National: 82.9%
Fair health
8.7%
National: 8.6%
Bad or very bad health
1.8%
National: 1.7%
Smokers
15.2%
National: 17.03%
Self-reported health
Collooney vs National (%)
Collooney
National
Health: 84.1% of residents in Collooney report good or very good health, broadly in line with the national average of 82.89%.