Lenny: The extra distance is 15mins each way...sometimes just getting to where I am can consume me with crying whinging kids in the car..at the same time I think, whats an extra 15 minutes (each way) compared to an extra 100K? arghhh..School wise I'm not worried as I know theirs great schools in both areas.

Tanstar I love Heathmont..its my ideal burb only prob is not many ppl seem to sell up! I think your suggestion of testing the drive out after work is a great one...I'd only have to do the commuting 3 x a week but DH has to bear it 5 days...

Thanks for all the info on Croydon North too...just a question...is their any parts of Croydon North we should be avoiding? I know every suburb has its good and bad sides I just want to make sure we steer clear of any dodgy parts. Also, from Croydon North how long does it take you to get to Eastlink?