Overview

CSO Census 2022 · Small Area Population Statistics
Population
30,221
Census 2022
Owner occupied
64.5%
National: 65.9%
Crime rate per 1,000
19.0
National avg: 54.1
Grange has a population of 30,221 according to Census 2022. Its demographic profile broadly mirrors the national average.

Age Profile

CSO Census 2022 · Table 1 population by age
Age distribution
Grange vs national average (%)
Grange
National
What the age data tells us: Grange has a high concentration of 25–44 year olds (33.6% vs 27.96% nationally), suggesting strong appeal to young professionals and young families.
Under 14
20.2%
National: 19.7%
65 and over
12.4%
National: 15.1%
Male / Female
48.7% / 51.3%
National: 49.4% / 50.6%

Economic Status

CSO Census 2022 · Table 8 principal economic status (aged 15+)
Economic status
Grange vs National (%)
Grange
National
vs national average
At work
Here
61.3%
National
56.1%
Retired
Here
13.6%
National
15.9%
Student
Here
9.3%
National
11.1%
Looking after home/family
Here
6.0%
National
6.6%

Third Level Education

CSO Census 2022 · Table 10 highest level of education completed
vs national average
Third level education
Here
36.7%
National
39.2%
Education: Grange has a third-level rate of 36.7%, close to the national average of 39.24%.

Crime & Safety

CSO Recorded Crime Statistics · Garda subdistrict level · 2024
Crime rate per 1,000
19.0
National avg: 54.1
vs national average
65% below national average
2024 recorded crime
3-year avg rate
18.7
Per 1,000 · 2022–2024
Lower than average crime: The Grange Garda subdistrict, which covers Grange, records a crime rate of 19.0 per 1,000 — 65% below the national average of 54.06.

Crime rate is based on recorded incidents in the Grange Garda subdistrict (population 5,430), which covers Grange and surrounding areas. Data: CSO Recorded Crime Statistics.

Commuting

CSO Census 2022 · Table 11 departure times & travel mode
Departure time for work / school
Grange vs National (%)
Grange
National
How people travel to work
Grange vs National (%)
Grange
National
vs national average
Work from home
Here
12.2%
National
11.3%
Public transport
Here
24.7%
National
7.8%
Car / van
Here
46.7%
National
62.4%

Nationality & Ethnicity

CSO Census 2022 · Table 2 nationality and ethnicity
Citizenship / nationality
Grange vs National (%)
Grange
National
Ethnicity
Grange vs National (%)
Grange
National
vs national average
Irish citizen
Here
80.4%
National
84.2%
White Irish ethnicity
Here
70.3%
National
76.6%

Religion

CSO Census 2022 · Table 4 religion
Religion
Grange vs National (%)
Grange
National
vs national average
Catholic
Here
61.7%
National
68.8%
No religion
Here
19.7%
National
14.7%

Irish Language

CSO Census 2022 · Table 3 Irish speakers aged 3 and over
Can speak Irish
29.2%
National: 39.83%
Speak Irish daily outside school
1.0%
National: 4.11%
vs national average
Can speak Irish
Here
29.2%
National
39.8%
Daily outside school
Here
1.0%
National
4.1%

Housing & Tenure

CSO Census 2022 · Table 6 type of occupancy and accommodation
Owner occupied
64.5%
National: 65.9%
Private renting
18.5%
National: 18.0%
Social housing
12.1%
National: 10.0%
Ownership breakdown
Owned with mortgage
Here
34.7%
National
28.9%
Owned outright
Here
29.7%
National
37.0%
Dwelling type
House/Bungalow
Here
75.6%
National
86.7%
Flat/Apartment
Here
24.3%
National
13.0%
Cars per household
No car
Here
17.0%
National
13.4%
Two or more cars
Here
28.9%
National
41.5%

Health

CSO Census 2022 · Table 12 self-reported general health
Good or very good health
82.8%
National: 82.9%
Fair health
8.6%
National: 8.6%
Bad or very bad health
1.8%
National: 1.7%
Smokers
14.6%
National: 17.03%
Self-reported health
Grange vs National (%)
Grange
National
Health: 82.8% of residents in Grange report good or very good health, broadly in line with the national average of 82.89%.

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