Thanks so much Littlelakegirl - no not just manly or bondi! haha. streetadvisor has been really useful so thanks for that - didn't quite realise Sydney was so big, pretty much like London!
Our budet might be pretty good, say AUD 1250 per week .. not sure if this is a lot or about right. The kids are 14-15 (girl) 11 (girl) and 9 (boy) so the tricky one is getting the 14-15 year old at the right school. We could get a car but probably public transport would be better (and cheaper).
In terms of work, I'll most likely be near Wynyards train station in the CBD.
Hope that helps and any other thoughts welcomed!
thanks again!
B&B