Mansion House is the vibrant heart of Dublin's South City Centre, centred around the historic Dawson Street home of the Lord Mayor, a stunning 18th-century Queen Anne-style building that's been the official residence since 1715 and hosted pivotal moments like the first Dáil Éireann sitting in 1919. This compact neighbourhood buzzes with culture, steps from Grafton Street shops, St Stephen's Green parks, and Trinity College, attracting a young, professional crowd who love its lively pubs, galleries, and non-stop city energy. It's a place where history meets modern Dublin life, perfect for those craving urban excitement right in the core.

Overview

CSO Census 2022 · Small Area Population Statistics
Population
5,319
Census 2022
Owner occupied
9.1%
National: 65.9%
Crime rate per 1,000
601.7
National avg: 54.1
With just 5,319 residents, Mansion House is a small, densely packed city enclave dominated by renters at 44.2% versus a tiny 9.1% owner-occupied rate, painting a picture of a transient, young professional hotspot rather than family settling ground. The high crime rate of 601.7 per 1,000—over ten times the national average—reflects typical big-city centre challenges like petty theft in a busy tourist area, so staying alert is key if you're considering a move here.

Age Profile

CSO Census 2022 · Table 1 population by age
Age distribution
Mansion House vs national average (%)
Mansion House
National
Younger than average with only 12.4% under 14 and 8.1% over 65, this neighbourhood hums with working-age adults building careers, fostering a dynamic, go-getter community vibe.
Under 14
12.4%
National: 19.7%
65 and over
8.1%
National: 15.1%
Male / Female
49.7% / 50.3%
National: 49.4% / 50.6%

Economic Status

CSO Census 2022 · Table 8 principal economic status (aged 15+)
Economic status
Mansion House vs National (%)
Mansion House
National
vs national average
At work
Here
58.8%
National
56.1%
Retired
Here
7.8%
National
15.9%
Student
Here
16.3%
National
11.1%
Looking after home/family
Here
4.2%
National
6.6%
A bustling professional hub where 58.8% are employed and 12.4% work from home, it shows a productive, modern workforce thriving in Dublin's core with slightly more retirees at 7.8% than you'd expect in such a lively spot.

Third Level Education

CSO Census 2022 · Table 10 highest level of education completed
vs national average
Third level education
Here
45.6%
National
39.2%
Boasting 45.6% with third-level education—higher than the national 39.2%—residents are likely ambitious graduates drawn to city jobs in tech, finance, and creative fields, giving the area a smart, innovative edge.

Crime & Safety

CSO Recorded Crime Statistics · Garda subdistrict level · 2024
Crime rate per 1,000
601.7
National avg: 54.1
vs national average
1012% above national average
2024 recorded crime
3-year avg rate
565.8
Per 1,000 · 2022–2024
Higher than average crime: The Pearse Street Garda subdistrict records a crime rate of 601.7 per 1,000 — 1013% above the national average of 54.06. This is typical of busy urban or commercial areas where higher footfall drives more recorded incidents.

Crime rate is based on recorded incidents in the Pearse Street Garda subdistrict (population 18,846), which covers Mansion House and surrounding areas. Data: CSO Recorded Crime Statistics.

Commuting

CSO Census 2022 · Table 11 departure times & travel mode
Departure time for work / school
Mansion House vs National (%)
Mansion House
National
How people travel to work
Mansion House vs National (%)
Mansion House
National
vs national average
Work from home
Here
12.4%
National
11.3%
Public transport
Here
15.4%
National
7.8%
Car / van
Here
10.6%
National
62.4%
Far from car-dependent with 56.2% having no car and just 10.6% driving to work, this walkable zone shines for public transport users at 15.4%—well above average—plus Luas trams and buses making it easy to zip around Dublin without the hassle of parking.

Nationality & Ethnicity

CSO Census 2022 · Table 2 nationality and ethnicity
Citizenship / nationality
Mansion House vs National (%)
Mansion House
National
Ethnicity
Mansion House vs National (%)
Mansion House
National
vs national average
Irish citizen
Here
53.5%
National
84.2%
White Irish ethnicity
Here
45.2%
National
76.6%

Religion

CSO Census 2022 · Table 4 religion
Religion
Mansion House vs National (%)
Mansion House
National
vs national average
Catholic
Here
38.4%
National
68.8%
No religion
Here
23.6%
National
14.7%

Irish Language

CSO Census 2022 · Table 3 Irish speakers aged 3 and over
Can speak Irish
16.4%
National: 39.83%
Speak Irish daily outside school
0.7%
National: 4.11%
vs national average
Can speak Irish
Here
16.4%
National
39.8%
Daily outside school
Here
0.7%
National
4.1%
'Mansion House' in Irish is 'Teach an Ard-Mhéara,' literally meaning 'House of the High Mayor,' reflecting its role as the grand residence for Dublin's Lord Mayor since 1715. Built on marshy land by wealthy developer Joshua Dawson in 1710, the name evokes its origins as a lavish townhouse that shaped the area's elegant streetscape linking St Stephen's Green to the medieval city.

Housing & Tenure

CSO Census 2022 · Table 6 type of occupancy and accommodation
Owner occupied
9.1%
National: 65.9%
Private renting
44.2%
National: 18.0%
Social housing
36.6%
National: 10.0%
Ownership breakdown
Owned with mortgage
Here
3.8%
National
28.9%
Owned outright
Here
5.3%
National
37.0%
Dwelling type
House/Bungalow
Here
15.9%
National
86.7%
Flat/Apartment
Here
84.1%
National
13.0%
Cars per household
No car
Here
56.2%
National
13.4%
Two or more cars
Here
3.6%
National
41.5%
Overwhelmingly rental-focused at 44.2% private renting and 84.1% flats or apartments, it's ideal for short-term city dwellers seeking convenient, compact living rather than long-term family homes.

Health

CSO Census 2022 · Table 12 self-reported general health
Good or very good health
67.9%
National: 82.9%
Fair health
7.4%
National: 8.6%
Bad or very bad health
2.0%
National: 1.7%
Smokers
18.3%
National: 17.03%
Self-reported health
Mansion House vs National (%)
Mansion House
National
While 67.9% report good or very good health—below the national 82.9%—this may tie to the fast-paced urban lifestyle, but the active, educated crowd here keeps things energetic and health-conscious overall.

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