Busselton is the largest city in the Margaret River region and is considered the gateway to the region. The seaside municipality is rapidly increasing in population as more people relocate to the area in search of the laid-back, coastal lifestyle that is so coveted. Busselton draws a crowd for its 1.84-km (1¼ mile) wharf that juts into the Indian Ocean, its family-friendly foreshore, and the myriad of sporting events, such as the annual Jetty Swim in February, the Chevron City to Surf fun run in July, and the world-famous Ironman triathlon every December. It's no wonder Busselton is called the Event Capital of Western Australia. The city of around 40,000 people is a great base for your Margaret River region vacation.