The Block has come a long way over 22 years and 21 seasons.

In Episode 16, Scott Cam pointed out that this year’s Blockheads are building Main Bedroom suites with a 50 square metre floorplan.

That’s compared to Season 1 of The Block where the entire house the first contestants were renovating had a floor plan of 70 square metres.
2025’s Main Bedroom suites on the left versus the entire Block houses in 2003. Oh, how times have changed. (Nine)
From layouts to locations, it’s safe to say the hit reno show has gotten bigger and better over the years.

But it got us thinking, what else has changed about The Block over two decades on TV? Keep reading to find out:

Who else has hosted The Block?

When The Block was born back in 2003, Aussie landscape designer Jamie Durie was the show’s frontman.
Jamie Durie was the host of The Block Season 1. (Nine)
Jamie lead the show for Seasons 1 and 2.

After a six-year break, Scott Cam made his hosting debut in 2010 for Season 3 and he’s been an integral part of the show ever since!
Scott Cam circa 2010. (Nine)

What has the budget on The Block been like?

Back in Season 1, the contestants had a budget of just $40,000 for their whole renovations.

Even considering inflation, that wouldn’t cover the backyard transformation on this year’s Block.

In 2025, the teams have a total budget of $250,000 and a $40,000 PowerPass from Bunnings to renovate their houses.
The 2025 budget is looking pretty generous now. (Nine)
Of course that’s not including cash prizes won along the way.

Where else has The Block been located?

This year, The Block is calling Daylesford, the cozy spa town in country Victoria, home.

While Melbourne and its surrounds have housed The Block for over a decade now it wasn’t always that way.

Twenty-two years ago, The Block kicked off in Bondi, New South Wales to turn four run-down apartments into luxurious beachside homes.

Here’s where The Block has been located every single year:

Season 1, 2003: Bondi, NSW

Season 2, 2004: Manly, NSW

Season 3, 2010: Vaucluse, NSW

Season 4, 2011: Richmond, VIC

Season 5, 2012: South Melbourne, VIC

Season 6, 2013: Bondi, NSW

Season 7, 2013: South Melbourne Park Street, VIC

Season 8, 2014: Albert Park, VIC

Season 9, 2014: Prahan, VIC

Season 10, 2015: South Yarra, VIC

Season 11, 2015: South Yarra, VIC

Season 12, 2016: Port Melbourne, VIC

Season 13, 2017: Elsternwick, VIC

Season 14, 2018: St Kilda, VIC

Season 15, 2019: St Kilda, VIC

Season 16, 2020: Brighton, VIC

Season 17, 2021: Hampton, VIC

Season 18, 2022: Gisborne, VIC

Season 19, 2023: Hampton East, VIC

Season 20, 2024: Phillip Island, VIC

Season 21, 2025: Daylesford, VIC

Has The Block logo changed?

The look and feel of The Block has transformed on our screens and the internet.

Who have been The Block judges?

It’s hard to imagine the weekly Room Reveals without our beloved trio of judges Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer and Marty Fox, but the judging panel has changed over the years.

In the earlier seasons of The Block, real estate expert John McGrath was the founding judge while long-time judge Neale Whitaker joined the show in 2010 before leaving in 2024.
John McGrath was the founding judge of The Block.
Interior designers Shaynna and Darren both became part of The Block family in 2012 while Marty injected the series with his real estate expertise in 2023.