St Francis Xavier's School

Box Hill is a diverse, middle-to-upper income suburb undergoing gentrification, with a mix of families and singles. The 2021 Census records a median weekly household income of $1,267 and a median age of 33, indicating a relatively young population citation:2021 Box Hill (Vic.), Census All persons QuickStats. Families make up a significant proportion of households, and the suburb has a strong white-collar employment base, reflecting its role as a major commercial and employment hub in Melbourne's east citation:Box Hill, VIC 3128 Suburb Profile | Buyers Agency.

Box Hill is a highly multicultural suburb, and the most common overseas country of birth is China (excluding SARs and Taiwan). According to the 2021 Census, 12.8% of residents were born in mainland China citation:2021 Box Hill, Census All persons QuickStats. Australian-born residents account for 46.5% of the population citation:2021 Box Hill, Census All persons QuickStats.

St Francis Xavier's School offers Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) provided by **Extend**. The service operates Before School Care and After School Care, with specific hours not listed in the available source, but families are encouraged to enrol their child in Extend OSHC to ensure safety during times of need citation:Outside School Hours Care - St Francis Xavier.

St Francis Xavier's School offers a range of named extracurriculars including **Gardening Club**, **STEM Club**, and **Choir** citation:Home - St Francis Xavier; citation:Wellbeing in the Classroom - St Francis Xavier. Other lunchtime activities include **Chess Club**, **Ukulele Club**, and **Environmental Warriors** citation:Wellbeing in the Classroom - St Francis Xavier. After-school sports, including dance, are offered through **Kelly Sports** citation:Home - St Francis Xavier.

Box Hill has a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere with parks like Box Hill Gardens and a bustling commercial centre. For groceries, families can shop at **KFL Supermarket** (890 Canterbury Road), an Asian food specialist citation:Box Hill KFL | The Asian Food Specialist, and **Hu Hui Supermarket** at Box Hill Central, which specialises in quality Asian fresh food and groceries citation:Hu Hui Supermarket - Box Hill Central. **Tan Hung Asian Grocer** is another option at Box Hill Central citation:Tan Hung Asian Grocer - Box Hill Central.

Box Hill offers many casual, family-friendly dining options. **DC Dumpling Specialist** serves gourmet dumplings for a quick and affordable meal citation:Discover Affordable Dining: Best Budget-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes in Box Hill. **Holy Basil Thai** provides flavorful Thai dishes, and **Grill'd** offers healthy burgers in a relaxed setting citation:Discover Affordable Dining: Best Budget-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes in Box Hill.

Families in Box Hill have access to several tutoring centres. **Matrix Education** has a campus at 6 Ellingworth Parade, Box Hill, offering tutoring for VCE subjects and a study hub citation:Box Hill Tutoring | Matrix Education. **RL Education** is another leading centre in Box Hill providing K-12 tutoring across Maths, English, and sciences, with a strong track record for VCE and IB preparation citation:RL Education.

Box Hill is served by the **Belgrave and Lilydale train lines** (both also share the Glen Waverley line service via Box Hill). The journey from **Box Hill Station** to **Flinders Street Station** takes approximately **27 minutes** by direct train, with services running every 15 minutes citation:Flinders Street Station to Box Hill; citation:Box Hill to Flinders Street Station.