If I type, 'areas 1 5' I get a list of probably 30 areas, all of which have level range in what you're looking for. I'm not sure why it would be giving you the entire list of areas.

I think most helpful for newbies is 'help newbie3' which gives a good listing of basic newbie levelling areas and some directions on how to find most of them. Try that out. If you have further questions beyond that, ask on the newbie channel or here. I, naturally, recommend the Seaport of Hamsah for levels 1-10. ;)