Ruby,
It really depends on what 'streets' to avoid, generally all suburbs are ok bar some streets in Vincent, Rassmussen & Kelso are a bit dodgy. But you'll be able to tell when you get here. We live in Kirwan and it's pretty ok. I think you take a chance anywhere in this day and age. Do you have a dog? (Big, furious, drooling?) lol.
Will def have to organise a big 'yummy-mummy's doin' the park' meet up when you arrive!
CourtRAch -any movement at the station??