The Block gets a new address each and every year and in 2025 five new couples will be building five new homes in none other than Daylesford, Victoria.

Not only is Daylesford home to The Block 2025 but it’s also Australia’s favourite regional town.

It turns out Daylesford is Scott Cam and the crew’s favourite regional town too.

Appearing on Today, the host revealed production spent $8 million in the local community during the three months they spent there.

“Food, cleaning, accommodation, we really push big to the town, we do a lot of tourism stuff, we showcase all the restaurants and did up the cinema,” Scotty said.

With that being said, here’s everything you need to know about Daylesford:

Where is Daylesford?

The idyllic country tourist town is about one hour and 20 minutes from Melbourne CBD.

The town is on the border of the famed Hepburn Springs spa region, and is a stone’s throw from wineries, regional parks and trails.

The Block site specifically is located at 1 Raglan Street, Daylesford.
Daylesford is just an hour and 20 minutes from Melbourne CBD. (Supplied)

What is the property market like in Daylesford?

According to Domain, the median price for a four-bedroom house in Daylesford is $1,150,000.

The average median rent price is $525 per week.

There was 64 houses sold in the area in the past 12 months.

While the market is cooling overall, there is still strong interest in regional areas like Daylesford, particularly from those seeking a tree-change lifestyle.

What is Daylesford famous for?

There’s a lot to love about Daylesford, from its picturesque landscapes to its ‘country but not too country’ feel.

The area also boasts a high concentration of natural mineral springs with 80 percent of Australia’s mineral water found in the region.

So it’s no surprise Daylesford is a spa and wellness hotspot.
If you’re a fan of food, wine and wellness Daylesford is the place for you! (Shutterstock)
The quaint country town has also made a name for itself as the “gay capital of reigional Australia”.

Not only is it a popular destination for LGBTQIA+ individuals but it has a strong, visible community, especially during the annual ChillOut Festival. The town is known for its welcoming atmosphere and has become a haven for same-sex couples, with many choosing to live there.

Add to the list that Daylesford is a foodie haven.

The town and the surrounding region are known for its fresh produce and artisanal foodstuffs.

While Daylesford itself is home to hatted restaurants, farmgates and markets and cellar doors.
Some of its most renowned restaurants include The Lakehouse, Kadota, and Bistro Terrier.

What do The Block favourites think of Daylesford?

Every year host Scott Cam packs his bags from his Sydney home for three months to film The Block, and he was happy to do head to Daylesford for a quarter of his year.

“I love all the different locations,” he says. “I get to experience a different town every year and it was great to spend three months in Daylesford for this series.”

For judge Shaynna Blaze, the commute wasn’t quite as far.

Daylesford and the surrounding region is already close to Shaynna’s heart. She has a country home in Kyneton, which is a 30-minute drive from the scene of The Block in 2025.
Block stars Scotty, Marty and Shaynna are keen for The Block to go country again. (Nine)
Shaynna thinks these properties are more than just holiday houses like the ones transformed in The Block series on Phillip Island.

“The fact that people living in Daylesford can get to work in Melbourne, by train travel, means these places don’t just have Airbnb appeal. They could be someone’s forever home,” she pointed out.

Daylesford has sentimental value to judge and real estate expert Marty Fox.

“I used to come here as a kid as my grandparents had property, so it’s very nostalgic for me,” he said.

Daylesford in numbers

Population of 10,475 according to AreaSearch
80 minute drive from Melbourne CBD
Two public schools: Daylesford Primary School and Daylesford College
Median age of Daylesford is 55
2.13 million people spent a day visiting Daylesford