Overview
CSO Census 2022 · Small Area Population Statistics
Population
421
Census 2022
Owner occupied
53.0%
National: 65.9%
Crime rate per 1,000
43.7
National avg: 54.1
Gurteen has a population of 421 according to Census 2022. Compared to national averages, it stands out for a lower-than-average third-level education rate (29.5% vs 39.2% nationally); a higher-than-average Catholic proportion (83.4% vs 68.8% nationally); a lower-than-average no-religion rate (8.3% vs 14.7% nationally).
Age Profile
CSO Census 2022 · Table 1 population by age
Age distribution
Gurteen vs national average (%)
Gurteen
National
What the age data tells us: Gurteen has a high concentration of 25–44 year olds (33.0% vs 27.96% nationally), suggesting strong appeal to young professionals and young families.
Under 14
21.1%
National: 19.7%
65 and over
18.8%
National: 15.1%
Male / Female
48.0% / 52.0%
National: 49.4% / 50.6%
Economic Status
CSO Census 2022 · Table 8 principal economic status (aged 15+)
Economic status
Gurteen vs National (%)
Gurteen
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: Gurteen has a third-level rate of 29.5%, close to the national average of 39.24%.
Crime & Safety
CSO Recorded Crime Statistics · Garda subdistrict level · 2024
Crime rate per 1,000
43.7
National avg: 54.1
vs national average
Near the national average
2024 recorded crime
3-year avg rate
37.5
Per 1,000 · 2022–2024
Crime & safety: The Gurteen Garda subdistrict records a crime rate of 43.7 per 1,000, broadly in line with the national average of 54.06.
Crime rate is based on recorded incidents in the Gurteen Garda subdistrict (population 755), which covers Gurteen and surrounding areas. Data: CSO Recorded Crime Statistics.
Commuting
CSO Census 2022 · Table 11 departure times & travel mode
Departure time for work / school
Gurteen vs National (%)
Gurteen
National
How people travel to work
Gurteen vs National (%)
Gurteen
National
vs national average
Work from home
Public transport
Car / van
Nationality & Ethnicity
CSO Census 2022 · Table 2 nationality and ethnicity
Citizenship / nationality
Gurteen vs National (%)
Gurteen
National
Ethnicity
Gurteen vs National (%)
Gurteen
National
vs national average
Irish citizen
White Irish ethnicity
Religion
CSO Census 2022 · Table 4 religion
Religion
Gurteen vs National (%)
Gurteen
National
vs national average
Catholic
No religion
Irish Language
CSO Census 2022 · Table 3 Irish speakers aged 3 and over
Can speak Irish
38.5%
National: 39.83%
Speak Irish daily outside school
—%
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
53.0%
National: 65.9%
Private renting
23.8%
National: 18.0%
Social housing
17.7%
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
86.5%
National: 82.9%
Fair health
7.6%
National: 8.6%
Bad or very bad health
2.9%
National: 1.7%
Smokers
19.7%
National: 17.03%
Self-reported health
Gurteen vs National (%)
Gurteen
National
Health: 2.9% of residents report bad or very bad health, slightly above the national average of 1.74%.