The Block season 20 may still be airing, but plans are already well and truly in motion for season 21 of the beloved renovation reality series.
At the annual Upfronts event on October 24, 2024, Channel Nine confirmed that the show would be set in the country town of Daylesford in 2025.
Located just 90 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, Daylesford is one of Victoria’s premier wellness destinations and is a popular weekend escape.
According to the network, contestants will renovate “five luxury, family-sized homes in a prime greenfield setting.”
While Nine only officially confirmed The Block filming location for 2025 in October, long-running Executive Producer Julian Cress shared the news in an interview with TV Tonight in July.
“We’re going to do the show that we wanted to do [in 2023] and we’re really excited about [it] because, we think off the back of this kind of ‘seachange’ series that we’re doing in Phillip Island, Daylesford is just country town. It’s the number one weekend destination in Australia.”
“I think it’s a town that will resonate with a lot of viewers and as a backdrop for The Block, it’s absolutely stunning and the community there is wonderful,” he added.
That news came two months after a development application lodged with Hepburn Shire Council and the Victorian Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny by Group Architects and Julian Brenchley was made public.
In the application, it was apparent that producers were keen to subdivide the existing block of land at 1 Raglan Street, Daylesford into “five carbon-neutral, architecturally designed residential dwellings.”
According to the architectural plans, each renovated residence will feature matching floorplans with “5 bedrooms, study, living, covered garage, and quality outdoor areas, including heated swimming pool [and] extensive landscaping.”
The address is located directly across the road from a Mitre 10 store and is only 90 minutes northwest of Melbourne.
Where has The Block been filmed?
The Block Australia has been filmed at a variety of inner city and regional locations in both New South Wales and Victoria over the years.
Victorian filming locations for The Block include Hampton East, the Macedon Ranges, Hampton, Brighton, St Kilda, Elsternwick, Port Melbourne, South Yarra, Prahran, Albert Park, South Melbourne, Richmond and more recently Phillip Island.
Sydney filming locations for The Block include Bondi, Vaucluse, and Manly.
What suburb is the current block in?
The Block 2024 has been filmed at Victoria’s Phillip Island, a popular tourist location famous for its colony of fairy penguins located just 90 minutes away from the Melbourne CBD.
Originally, season 20 was due to be filmed in the regional town of Daylesford, but after backlash from locals, Channel Nine made the difficult decision to move production just three months before filming commenced.
How can I apply for The Block 2025?
If you think you have what it takes to be a contestant on The Block 2025, Channel Nine is now accepting applications!
Filming is due to take place for three months from February 2025, with exact dates to be confirmed closer to filming.
It is worth noting that while previous home renovation experience is encouraged, it is not required.
Speaking with TV Tonight, Executive Producer Julian Cress shared his top tips for getting cast on the show.
“The people who show that they have a sense of humor that they will submit their application, including those outtakes, are often the ones that do go through,” he shared.
“Because you can tell immediately that this is somebody who potentially could be Ricky & Haydn or Eliza & Liberty you know what I mean?”
“A little self-depreciation goes a long way if you’re going to spend 13 weeks renovating a house.”
So what are you waiting for? Apply now here.
