Hi everyone, thanks for all your replies. From all the research we've done it seems to me like a perfect place to live, and yes there are families there. We too are heading to oz with 3 kids, 10 months, almost 5 and 8 1/2. Can't wait, it won't be until the end of 08 we arrive (unless something holds us back) but from what i hear these days, the system is a lot quicker.

Cleveland also looks beautiful, but Alex Hills state school is the school of interest for us.

Not looking forward to the 'nasties' though!!!