Originally Posted by micged

We live in Wembley Downs which is within your catchment area. All the areas within 15 minutes are going to be nice family friendly areas with some being exceptionally nice. Those areas closest to the hospital are generally older and established areas with older and expensive property (Nedlands, Claremont). If you are looking for a house with a garden realistically you won't get much for under $2 million that dosn't need a lot of work. Areas that are a little cheaper are parts of Mosman Park, Wembley, Jolimont, Shenton Park, Wembley Downs and Floreat. City Beach, Swanbourne, Cottesloe are all expensive with Dalkeith and Peppermint Grove two of the most expensive areas in Australia.
If I were you I would also seriously consider Woodlands - it is a lovely area with good schools and very family friendly - it has a real heart which is lacking in many suburbs, and also Doubleview. Scarborough is a bit more mixed with some better and some less nice areas. - go for Woodlands!!
If you would like any further help just pm me.
Good luck