I know safety is not guaranteed in any suburb. We can only judge safety levels by comparing suburbs we have actually lived in. Is it any coincidence that where we live now has seemed to be the safest? I have lived in dodgy suburbs, had a hell of a lotta fun but would never raise a child in them. I know what I am saying might sound elitist. But I guess what I am asking is what people value more: inner or outer environments? Who would really put up with a substandard house if a brand new pristine house was on offer in a less desirable suburb? It seems to me that people around me IRL are choosing the new house as opposed to the dumps in better areas. We all wanna live in the type of house we see in Home Beautiful don't we?