The Block set to go bush in 2022 with a tree change season

The Block is set for a “tree change” in 2022 when it comes of age for an 18th season on Nine.

For the first time, television’s toughest building challenge will head to the bush to transform a set of country houses into someone’s great Australian dream. Host Scott Cam will welcome a new batch of eager Blockheads as they build perfect homes out among the gumtrees.

Currently airing on Nine is The Block: Fans V Faves, which brings three unsuspecting yet hopeful couples face to face with two sets of very experienced returning, all-star couples.

The location for this year has The Block in a setting it has never attempted before, a traditional Australian cul-de-sac. Bronte Court in the Melbourne bayside suburb of Hampton will be transformed as the couples battle it out to create five luxury family homes.

The Block cast 2021

Last year, viewers of the final episode of The Block for 2020 were as shocked as the Blockheads when bidding took off at a furious pace. The five properties sold for a combined $20m with three of the properties selling for over $4m and the other two just under that mark. The total profit for the contestants was $3,332,002 with winners Jimmy and Tam taking away $1,066,000.

The Block Auctions (in order of sale)

Luke and Jasmine

Reserve: $3,350,000
Sale price: $3,856,000
Profit: $506,000

Jimmy and Tam

Reserve: $3,290,000
Sale price: $4,256,000
Profit: 1,066,000 (inc $100,000 for the highest profit)

George and Sarah

Reserve: $3,350,000
Sale price: $4,000,0002
Profit: $650,002

David and Jade

Reserve: $3,340,000
Sale price: $3,800,000
Profit: $460,000

Harry and Tash

Reserve: $3,350,000
Sale price: $4,000,000
Profit: $650,000

The ratings took Nine over the top with the episode starting on 1,428,000 and then climbing to 1,792,000 for the reveal of the winner. 

The Block is a Nine production in conjunction with Cavalier Television.