Applications are officially open for The Block Australia’s 23rd season, with Nine confirming filming will begin in February 2027 while the current season continues to air. If you’ve ever thought about trading your day job for a renovation site, here’s everything confirmed so far.
- Casting status: Officially open now
- Season: 23
- Filming starts: February 2027
- Team structure: Teams of two
- Location: Not yet confirmed (Sunbury, in Melbourne’s north-west, has been tipped as a possible destination)
The Official Casting Call
Nine’s casting call for the new season reads:
“Calling all Blockheads! Applications now open for The Block 2027! We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, hardworking teams of two to participate in the twenty third season of Australia’s biggest and best renovating challenge.”
Eligibility
- Team structure: Couples, long-term partners, family teams, or close friendship duos — applications are made as a pair
- Residency: Australian citizens or permanent residents
- Availability: Must be free for a 12-week shoot starting in February 2027, and cannot hold down a regular job during filming
- Experience: Previous home renovation experience is welcomed but not required for either partner — plenty of successful past contestants have gone in as complete beginners
How to Apply
Applications are open now and can be submitted directly through the official casting portal: Apply for The Block 2027
Where Will Season 23 Be Filmed?
The location for Season 23 hasn’t been officially confirmed. However, Sunbury, in Melbourne’s north-west, has been tipped as a possible destination, with reports suggesting producers may be looking to return to a more traditional suburban setting after recent seasons in regional locations.
Money and Prizes
Contestants receive a modest weekly living allowance during filming — enough to cover the basics, not a wage. The real financial opportunity (and risk) comes at auction: teams keep whatever profit their house sells for above its reserve price, meaning the actual payday (or loss) depends entirely on auction results rather than a guaranteed prize.
What’s Next
With casting now confirmed and applications open, expect further details on location, judges, and hosts to be announced closer to the show’s return, likely around Nine’s 2027 upfronts. Filming is set to run for roughly 12 weeks from February, ahead of an expected mid-to-late 2027 premiere.
Is The Block Australia confirmed for 2027?
Yes — Nine has officially opened casting for Season 23, with filming set to begin in February 2027.
How do I apply for The Block Australia Season 23?
Applications are open now through the official casting portal at go.mycastingnet.com/Apply/Show/TheBlock2027.
Do I need renovation experience to apply?
No — renovation or trade experience is welcomed but not required. Many past contestants entered as complete beginners.
Where will Season 23 be filmed?
Not yet confirmed. Sunbury in Melbourne’s north-west has been tipped as a possible location.
How much can contestants earn?
There’s no fixed salary — contestants receive a basic weekly living allowance, with real earnings (or losses) coming from the profit made above reserve price at auction.
