St Patrick's School

Lilydale, VIC

Suburb socio-economic profile

Lilydale (VIC 3140) is an established outer-suburban town in Melbourne’s east with a population of 17,348 and a median resident age of 42 years, per Allhomes-cited census data. The provided sources do not specify median household income or a white-collar/blue-collar breakdown, so that economic classification is not available. The Allhomes property data shows a mix of houses and townhouses selling between roughly $505,000 and $1.2 million, suggesting a middle-market family suburb.

Most common country of birth

Not found in available sources. The provided search results contain no census or demographic data on country of birth for Lilydale, and the snippets related to country of birth were irrelevant (Alberta, Canada COVID-19 pages). You would need to check the ABS QuickStats profile for Lilydale (VIC 3140) directly to obtain the overseas-born percentage and leading country of origin.

Working-parent support (OSHC)

Outside School Hours Care at St Patrick’s School Lilydale is provided by Camp Australia. The CareforKids listing confirms "Camp Australia - St Patrick's School Lilydale OSHC" offers Before School Care and After School Care, though specific session times are listed as "Not Available" in the snippet. Contact the school or Camp Australia directly for the current opening and closing hours.

School culture (named extracurriculars)

Not found in available sources. The provided search results contained no specific named extracurricular activities for St Patrick’s School Lilydale (the snippets were dominated by unrelated STMicroelectronics and Wikipedia "ST" disambiguation content). To identify named clubs, sports, or performing arts programs, check the school’s official website or newsletter.

Suburb vibe and groceries

Lilydale sits in Melbourne’s outer east, about 34km from the CBD, with easy access to both the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley, giving it a semi-rural, family-oriented feel. Specific specialty or ethnic supermarkets in Lilydale are not named in the provided sources; only the suburb's general position and local dining scene are described. For named grocers, you would need to search local business directories or Google Maps for the 3140 postcode.

Weeknight dining

Named options in Lilydale include **enTHAIced Thai Restaurant** (20-22 Castella St, rated 4.7 stars on Uber Eats, serving popular dishes like Satay Chicken and Pud Thai) and **Aurora Thai Cuisine** (ranked #9 on Tripadvisor). Other listed venues from POI Australia include **JJ’s Pizza** (203 Main St, takeaway/pizza), **Savera Indian Restaurant** (238 Main St), and **Jade House Chinese Restaurant** (260 Main St). All are suitable for casual family takeaway or dine-in.

Tuition and enrichment

**Lilydale Tuition** operates a centre in nearby Wantirna South specialising in Maths and English tutoring for Prep to Year 10 students. No other named tutoring or enrichment centres within Lilydale itself were found in the provided sources. For additional options, check local directories or the school office for recommended providers.

Commute

Lilydale is the terminus of the **Lilydale line** on Melbourne’s Metro Trains network, with Lilydale Station serving the suburb. The typical train journey from Lilydale Station to **Flinders Street Station** in the Melbourne CBD takes approximately **50-60 minutes**. This is the only relevant transport data found; no bus or V/Line route information for Lilydale was provided in the sources.

NAPLAN by Subject: How St Patrick's School Compares

Subject-by-subject results vs the average of 4 nearby schools.

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Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.