It really depends on what you want but if your hubby doesn't want to travel more that 30 min to the airport then North/West will be best. There are some wonderful areas in the West (and generally heaps cheaper than the East too). Personally I wouldn't live in the East but that's just my opinion.

I would look at the following for more upmarket houses and good infrastructure and services:

- Moonee Ponds
- Essendon (good private schools)
- Ascot Vale
- Parkville (close to CBD and zoo)
- Kensington (close to CBD)
- Flemington (close to CBD)
- Travencore
- Yarraville
- Williamstown (close to Beach)
- Strathmore