I'm going to be SO biased here

As Mel said, lifestyle is much more laidback, I think Tassie is a great place to raise kids too. I love the scenery, but unlike Mel I LOVE the hills/mountains, I find it weird to go to the mainland and see a flat horizon!!

Of course our weather isn't as warm as the mainland but I'm not much of a heat person, I prefer the cold (remind me of that in a few months though!!)

What does your DH do?? I'd say there are job prospects, if you're willing to look for them!! As for location, I'd stick to either Launceston or Hobart to begin with. Launceston is central, Hobart is a bigger population. depends what you are looking for.

Come for a look