Overview
CSO Census 2022 · Small Area Population Statistics
Population
423
Census 2022
Owner occupied
92.1%
National: 65.9%
Crime rate per 1,000
12.7
National avg: 54.1
Ballincar has a population of 423 according to Census 2022. Compared to national averages, it stands out for a higher-than-average third-level education rate (60.2% vs 39.2% nationally); a higher-than-average share of over-65s (32.2% vs 15.1% nationally); a higher-than-average Irish citizenship rate (93.0% vs 84.2% nationally).
Age Profile
CSO Census 2022 · Table 1 population by age
Age distribution
Ballincar vs national average (%)
Ballincar
National
Age profile: Ballincar's age distribution closely reflects the national average, with 19.1% aged 0–14 and 32.2% aged 65 and over.
Under 14
19.1%
National: 19.7%
65 and over
32.2%
National: 15.1%
Male / Female
46.1% / 53.9%
National: 49.4% / 50.6%
Economic Status
CSO Census 2022 · Table 8 principal economic status (aged 15+)
Economic status
Ballincar vs National (%)
Ballincar
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
Notable: Ballincar has a significantly higher third-level qualification rate than the national average — 60.2% vs 39.24%. This points to a highly educated, knowledge-economy workforce.
Crime & Safety
CSO Recorded Crime Statistics · Garda subdistrict level · 2024
Crime rate per 1,000
12.7
National avg: 54.1
vs national average
77% below national average
2024 recorded crime
3-year avg rate
16.6
Per 1,000 · 2022–2024
Lower than average crime: The Rosses Point Garda subdistrict, which covers Ballincar, records a crime rate of 12.7 per 1,000 — 77% below the national average of 54.06.
Crime rate is based on recorded incidents in the Rosses Point Garda subdistrict (population 2,674), which covers Ballincar and surrounding areas. Data: CSO Recorded Crime Statistics.
Commuting
CSO Census 2022 · Table 11 departure times & travel mode
Departure time for work / school
Ballincar vs National (%)
Ballincar
National
How people travel to work
Ballincar vs National (%)
Ballincar
National
vs national average
Work from home
Public transport
Car / van
Nationality & Ethnicity
CSO Census 2022 · Table 2 nationality and ethnicity
Citizenship / nationality
Ballincar vs National (%)
Ballincar
National
Ethnicity
Ballincar vs National (%)
Ballincar
National
vs national average
Irish citizen
White Irish ethnicity
Religion
CSO Census 2022 · Table 4 religion
Religion
Ballincar vs National (%)
Ballincar
National
vs national average
Catholic
No religion
Irish Language
CSO Census 2022 · Table 3 Irish speakers aged 3 and over
Can speak Irish
51.4%
National: 39.83%
Speak Irish daily outside school
1.2%
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
92.1%
National: 65.9%
Private renting
3.6%
National: 18.0%
Social housing
—%
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
80.4%
National: 82.9%
Fair health
7.1%
National: 8.6%
Bad or very bad health
0.2%
National: 1.7%
Smokers
5.2%
National: 17.03%
Self-reported health
Ballincar vs National (%)
Ballincar
National
Health: 80.4% of residents in Ballincar report good or very good health, broadly in line with the national average of 82.89%.