Sarah, home on holidays???
It's definately a place to avoid, whatever the name, as is Balga!!!!! :P
Ah yes I hear these days part of Balga is going by the pseudonym of "Westminster". Right posh that one is, old boy
Of course as you say single/with kids is also a big factor. Also if kids the age of the kids. Older kids probably okay with a flat/smaller house. Littler kids usually need a yard or park close by. So I guess once you have figured all the factors out you'll know more precisely what you want to be looking for!!