This is so exciting!

After 20 blockbuster seasons, The Block is keeping its roots firmly in Victoria, at least for now.

In 2003, 2004, and 2010 the series took place in the affluent Sydney suburbs of Bondi, Manly, and Vaucluse.

After a brief two-year sabbatical to Melbourne in 2011 and 2012, The Block returned to New South Wales in 2013 where it was filmed once more in Bondi – but from season seven onwards, Victoria has been the preferred state.

Now, we know where it will be filmed in 2026.
The Block is staying in Victoria in 2026, and it heading to the coast. (Credit: Canva)

Where will The Block be filmed in 2026?

For 2026, the show will head to the Mornington Peninsula suburb of Mount Eliza.

The Herald Sun, as reported by realestate.com.au, understands that six blocks at 109 Old Mornington Road were bought by the show in August, after “an extensive negotiation”.

The property is believed to be worth $11 million.
109 Old Mornington Road is going to be the newest destination for The Block. (Credit: realestate.com.au)
“Six of the blocks at the Mt Eliza site have been marked as sold, with four more still up for grabs, with Mr Ambatzidis and another agency, Kay & Burton, having the remainder listed for $12.5m with an expressions of interest campaign slated to end on September 4,” the publication reported.

“However, rumours have it that The Block have made arrangements to lease the remaining four sites in the shorter term.”

A recent sales campaign for the property included a subdivision to 10 blocks of land, with development plans that would have homes built with luxury elements such as a pool and rammed-earth walls.

It was sold by racing driver and Porsche enthusiast Rusty French, who bought the property for $2.8 million in 2007.

Industry sources have suggested OBrien Real Estate director Stavros Ambatzidis, who was at the 2024 auction, completed the sale.

During the 2024 season, it was understood that he was outbid by Adrian Portelli.

109 Old Mornington Road, Mount Eliza, is reported as The Block 2026 location. (Credit: realestate.com.au)

Will The Block ever be filmed in Queensland?

It follows a TV insider previously telling Yahoo Lifestyle that Queensland was on the cards to host The Block for the first time.

“The move is on the cards and I think the fans are ready for it,” the source said. “One of the judges was also heard publicly supporting the move.”

The source added that filming has remained in metropolitan Victoria for the last decade due to the production team “all having family in Melbourne.”

“Word on the street is that the location scout who works with Executive Producer Julian Cress has been asked to look outside of the state and try something new,” the source added.

While the show is yet to move to the Sunshine State, it could be on the cards.

Notably, the show NOT being filmed in the city for 2024 – and two hours away on Phillip Island this year – saw long-running Foreman Keith step down, the reality star revealing he wouldn’t be able to balance his The Block commitments with those of his family.
Foreman Keith took a step back from The Block in 2024 to spend more time with his daughters Ebony and Jasmin. (Credit: Instagram)
“[They] are keen to brighten up the show and they feel like the warmer weather might also be a positive change for the contestants,” a source previously said.

It’ll be a closer commute for Shelley Craft, however, who has been famously commuting from her Byron Bay home for over a decade!
Despite his family firmly being rooted in Melbourne, judge Marty is eager to see the show move out of Victoria. (Credit: Channel Nine)
As for judge Marty Fox, he’s a huge fan of the idea – previously revealing on The Crissie Swan Show on NOVA FM that he’d love to see The Block one day take place on Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast.

“Seriously and this needs to happen,” Marty said.

“You need to get to Burleigh Heads. It would be off its head. The visuals, the beach, the energy, the people… That’s where it should be I think.”

“They’ll get buyers from all over Australia, not just local,” he added.

“And land’s actually not that expensive, compared to trying to do things in Melbourne.”