After 22 seasons of The Block, the 2026 instalment is the first to feature homes with sweeping ocean views, raising the stakes for contestants and setting a new benchmark for luxury.
As always, a new season means a new location for the hit TV show. While the 2026 build is hours away from last year’s site, The Block will remain in Victoria, where it has been filmed for the past 15 years.
The new instalment is taking place in the seaside suburb of Mount Eliza on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, which is about 48 kilometres south-east of Melbourne’s CBD.
Here’s everything we know about The Block 2026 filming location.
What is Mount Eliza like?
Mount Eliza is located about an hour south of Melbourne and is known for it’s relaxed coastal lifestyle, stunning beaches and multimillion-dollar homes. The affluent suburb offers the best of both worlds, with a laid-back beachside vibe that’s still within easy reach of the city.
That premium postcode is also expected to make this season one of The Block‘s toughest yet. Judge Darren Palmer believes the high-end location will raise the bar for contestants.
“They have one of the hardest briefs ever set on The Block, because Mount Eliza buyers know exactly what they want,” he told the Herald Sun.
How much do houses cost in Mount Eliza?
If you’re not familiar with Mount Eliza, it’s an affluent Mornington Peninsula suburb known for its multimillion-dollar homes, leafy streets and stunning bay views.
So, it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that the average house price in the area is well and truly in the seven-figure range.
Mount Eliza acts as a gateway to the rest of the Mornington Peninsula, and the median price for houses is $1.7 million. The area has experienced 6.3% growth in the past 12 months, and houses last an average of 39 days on the market— let’s hope this year’s The Block homes only need one auction day!
What has The Block team said about Mount Eliza?
Host Scott Cam has shared his excitement about heading to the coastal suburb, saying that this season marks a long-running plan for the show to visit the Mornington Penisula.
“There’s one place we’ve always dreamed of going … finally the peninsula is our home,” he said in the promo.
Executive producer and series creator Julian Cress has also raved about the new location.
“The stunning backdrop of Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne skyline fulfills a long-held ambition for us as producers, in what is an aspirational blue-chip real estate location. We have made this show in Bondi, Manly, Vaucluse and Phillip Island, and never had water views,” he said.
Not all of The Block’s lots are equal
Viewers can expect drama from the very first episode of The Block 2026, with some lots offering a clear advantage over others and contestants set to battle it out for the best plots.
Houses 1, 2 and 3 will set up land that’s perched to capture sweeping bay and city views, and have approximately 1000 square metres of land.
Houses 4 and 5 are positioned on lower sloping blocks, with only partial water views, which is a clear disadvantage when it comes to sale price. While House 5 is the same size as 1, 2 and 3, House 5 does have the advantage of a larger area of 435 square metres, complete with an additional 50 square metres of internal floor space.
We can’t imagine the team that nabs House 4 are going to be too happy!
What’s in Mount Eliza?
While Mount Eliza is a quaint area that gives off country town vibes, it has some gems nestled in the area. On a recent episode of Postcards, Foreman Dan showed some of the team his favourite spots.
Among them was Butterken Bakery, a traditional German bakery famous for its sourdough, pretzels, pastries and cakes using local ingredients, and Italian restaurant Bau Bau Dining.
On the main strip there’s a Woolworths and IGA, as well as a handful of cafes, parks and small businesses.
The Block 2026 premieres on August 2 on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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