Sorry but you are not correct , Wainuiomata does not have a gang problem, sure there are gang members who live there but there are many more that live in other areas like Petone , Naenae , Taita , Waiwhetu , Pomare and Upperhutt . Wainuiomata is a good community and the reason it is cheaper is that it is further away from Wellington than Lowerhutt , however is only a 5 minute drive over the hill .