‘But The Block 2024 only just started!’ we hear you cry. We know, we know. And we’re sure your eyes, like ours, are on this year’s milestone season, set to taking place on Victoria’s gorgeous Phillip Island. However, in the world of television, things move at different speeds, So strap yourselves in and prepare for some whiplash, because it’s official that The Block 2025 location is Daylesford.
This actually may not be a surprise for anyone following the series. If you cast your minds back, you may remember that The Block 2024 was rumoured to be filming in Victoria’s charming town of Daylesford. Turns out there was some merit to those rumours, even if the timing is a bit different.
Here’s what we know about The Block 2025 location.
Why wasn’t The Block filmed in Daylesford in 2024?
Let’s start with a quick recap. While Channel Nine didn’t confirm it at the time, there were some pretty solid rumours swirling around that the media behemoth had bought a large acreage in Daylesford. An application made to the local council by The Block‘s architectural firm, Group Architects, strongly suggested that The Block 2024 would see the teams build pavilion-style homes from scratch, each on an acre of land on Raglan Street, Daylesford.
But alas, it was later revealed by the Instagram account @theblockinatorblog that The Block would not be going ahead in Daylesford, despite producers having secured the five parcels of land. Although council delays were cited as the reason for the cancellation, there was an element of local outrage at play too.
“Residents of the Daylesford are furious about the debacle, after reports that producers were trying to bypass the regular planning process by going directly to the Minister for Planning,” @theblockinatorblog shared. The post also mentioned that producers may keep Daylesford for a future season.
What we know about The Block in Daylesford in 2025
Channel Nine confirmed the 2025 location in July, just as The Block was preparing for its 20th season on Phillip Island. Executive producer Julian Cress revealed details in a statement to 9Entertainment, while the mayor of Hepburn Shire Council also released a statement.
“Council is aware of the decision by the producers of The Block to choose Daylesford for filming of the 2025 season, at the corner of Raglan Street and the Midland Highway in Daylesford,” Cr Brian Hood said in the statement
“Daylesford will provide a picturesque backdrop for the filming of The Block, and it is anticipated that the production will generate a boost for the local economy.”
A long time coming
Both the mayor’s statement and that of executive producer Julian Cress reveal plans were initially made for a 2024 season.
In fact, an application lodged by Group Architects and Julian Brenchley to Hepburn Shire Council and the Minister for Planning proposed the subdivision of 1 Raglan Street to develop ‘five carbon-neutral, architecturally designed residential dwellings’, was initially made in July 2023 but didn’t get approved until December 2023.
“Council originally approved the five-dwelling development by developer Hygge at the October 2023 meeting, with a significant number of conditions, including the retention and protection of all Avenue of Honour trees,” the mayor’s statement said.
“This decision was appealed at VCAT by residents, after which the Minister for Planning issued a permit allowing the development.”
So, without these delays, we could very well have ended up with The Block 2024 in Daylesford (although Phillip Island is turning out to be a great location in its own right).
What will The Block 2025 homes look like?
The land, held by development firm Hygge Property, is also set to host 60 eco-friendly properties as part of a larger project titled ‘Middleton Field’, part of which, ‘The Village’, can already be purchased off-plan. So, if you want a chance to be neighbours to a home from The Block, invest now. The site is also directly opposite a Mitre 10 — how convenient!
Channel Nine has not confirmed whether or not the now-approved plans for Daylesford will be utilised for next year’s season of The Block, but typically, producers have secured a site for the next season by the middle of the year prior. Whatever the case, you can be sure our eyes are peeled and ears pricked.
Group Architects have been approved to build five sustainable homes considerate to Daylesford’s landscape. The plan details that each will boast a different exterior style (from natural timber to metal cladding), but will sport matching floorplans, each with ‘5 bedrooms, study, living, covered garage, and quality outdoor areas, including heated swimming pool’, and ‘extensive landscaping’.
Make sure you bookmark this page for any future updates on The Block 2025 location.
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