Population & Housing - Gort, Galway, Ireland

Population & Housing

 

 

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The Population of Gort Town & Gort Rural Area has shown a hugh increase since 1996 with a 50.3% increase from   

1996-2002 & a further increase 53.3% up to 2006, making it the fastest growth rate in the West of Ireland.
See Table 1
The projected population increase for 2012 is a further 52.2%.  See Table 2
Based on the amount of zoned land for housing it is estimated that the population will have reached over 9000 by 2016. 
See Table 3
Table 1 - Population Figures 1996 - 2006
 

Pop 1996

Pop. 2002

% Change     2006

% Change
Gort

1,182

1,776

50.3%             2773

53.30%

 

 

 

Gort Rural

8,670

10,028

15.7%           12511

24.80%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Table 2 - Projected Population Increase to 2012

New Housing Units

Average Household Size

Increase in Population

Present Population..

Total Population by 2012

 

 

 

955

2.9

2,770

3,059

5,829
These tables indicate an overall projected population growth of 52.5%, which is in keeping with the rate of growth indicated in 
the 2002 census figures of 50.3%.  This trend could continue beyond the 2012 period, as land has been zoned to meet the 
expected housing demand.
Table 3 - Serviced land zoned housing but not purchased

Location

Acreage

Potential Units 10 Units per Acre

Potential Increase in Population

 

 

 

 

Ennis Road

35 acres

350

 

 

 

 

 

Loughrea Road

38 acres

380

 

 

 

 

 

Tubber Road

43 acres

430

 

 

 

 

 

Total

116 acres

1,160

3.364
The total population by 2016 is; therefore, estimated at 9,193.  If growth continues at a rate of 52.2% the population will 
surpass 4,400, or over 1,500 households by the year 2009/10.
HOUSING
There are a number of Housing Developments in Gort with a variety of house types from 2 Bedroom town houses to 
5/6 bedroom detached.  Prices vary from €220k - €330k which would be at least €80k - €120k cheaper than Galway City & 
Oranmore.
GORT TOWN DEVELOPMENTS
SLAIBH CARRAN, ENNIS ROAD, GORT, CO. GALWAY
3 BED SEMI 1052 SQ FT FROM €240K
3 BED SEMI 1267 SQ FT FROM €260K
4 BED SEMI 1339 SQ FT FROM €280K
5 BED DETACH 1960 SQ FT FROM €385 K
DUN NA RI, BALLYHUGH, GORT, CO. GALWAY
APARTMENTS 616 SQ FT FROM €210K
DUPLEX 941 - 961 SQ FT FROM €235-250K
MID TERRACED 896 SQ FT FROM €230K
4 BED SEMI 1323 SQ FT FROM €285K
DETACHED 1323-1543 SQ FT FROM €320-375K
BURREN VIEW, ENNIS ROAD, GORT, CO. GALWAY
4 BED SEMI FROM €270-285K
THE PUNCHBOWL, ENNIS ROAD, GORT, CO. GALWAY
3 BED SEMI FROM €245K
COOLE HAVEN, GORT, CO. GALWAY
2 BED TOWNHOUSE FROM €220K
CUIRT BREAC, GORT, CO. GALWAY
4 BED DETACHED FROM €235K
MID TERRACED FROM €235K
3 BED SEMI FROM €250K
GORT NA RI, BALLYHUGH, GORT, CO. GALWAY
5/6 BED DETACHED FROM €365K
THE MAPLES, GORT, CO. GALWAY
5 BED DETACHED FROM €330K
CROWE STREET, GORT, CO. GALWAY
3 BED TERRACED FROM €175K
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VISIT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WEB SITES:
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