Hiya guys welcome to poms in oz ,,your job sounds great ,you will so mouch of this great state,your so lucky.
As for areas there are too many nice places in Queensland ,i wouldnt worry too much about bad areas as there are very few places to avoid.Do you have children? would you like a beach type lifestyle? or country style? the more you tell ,people will be able to offer their opinions.
As a tiler your hubby should find work pretty much anywere,i know south side of Brisbane down to the New south wales border is booming with new estates and houses being built everywere,he should be able to walk into a job no problem.
Have a earch thorugh
www.relestate.com for a guide to different suburb prices ,prices do vary greatly across the brisbane region.Job wise look at
www.seek.com or
www.alljobs.com and type in tiler both are good job sites.
Good luck with everything and if you have any questions ,post away and someone will try to help
Cal x