The Block season 13
| Company type | Reality television series season |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | July 30, 2017 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Parent | The Block (Australian TV series) |
The thirteenth installment of the Australian reality TV franchise The Block debuted on 30 July 2017 via the Nine Network. Returning from the prior season were hosts Scott Cam and Shelley Craft, alongside judges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze, and Darren Palmer.
Production
Following renewal announcements during Nine's 2016 upfront presentations, the casting call began in January 2017, targeting dynamic pairs aged between 18 and 65. Filming took place from April through July 2017, with early hints suggesting an elimination phase during initial production.
In March 2017, it was revealed that the project would unfold on a $9.6 million vacant lot located at 46 Regent Street, Elsternwick. Originally intended as a new construction featuring a five-lot subdivision, this season instead focused on refurbishing five relocated, dilapidated weatherboard homes—marking the first house renovation since season six.
The open house event occurred on 15 October 2017, followed by auctions on 28 October. The winning team, Elyse & Josh, sold their renovated property for over $3 million to comedian Dave Hughes.
Contestants
This season showcased five pairs working on the restoration of relocated residences from different Melbourne suburbs.
| House | Couple | Age | Location | Relationship | Occupations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascoe Vale | Jason Price & Sarah Windebank |
46 & 45 | Melbourne, VIC | Married with children | Plumber & Nurse |
| 2 | Moonee Ponds | Clint & Hannah Amos |
33 & 31 | Townsville, QLD | Married with children | Property Sales & Groundcrew |
| 3 | Brunswick | Georgia & Ronnie Caceres |
33 & 41 | Perth, WA | Married with children | Clothing Designer & Plasterer |
| 4 | Preston | Mark "Sticks" Croker & Clint "Wombat" Price |
31 & 38 | South Coast, NSW | Best Mates | Photographer/Carpenter & Salesman |
| 5 | Brighton | Elyse Knowles & Josh Barker |
24 & 28 | Melbourne, VIC | Partners | Model & Carpenter |
Score history
| Rooms | Jason & Sarah | Clint & Hannah | Georgia & Ronnie | Sticks & Wombat | Elyse & Josh |
|---|
- Jason & Sarah lost a point due to opponent's bonus.
- Jason & Sarah scored zero after missing Master Suite reveal.
- Elyse & Josh's kitchen score adjusted for compliance issues.
- Jason & Sarah deducted one point for omitting cubby house.
- Elyse & Josh's kitchen score adjusted for compliance issues.
- Jason & Sarah scored zero after missing Master Suite reveal.
Weekly Room Prize
Judges' scores
An overview of judges' evaluations reveals the highest and lowest scoring teams for each room throughout the weeks. Notably, Jason & Sarah scored zero in the Master Suite week due to incomplete tasks but improved in following rounds.
Challenge scores
Each week's challenges awarded monetary prizes and strategic benefits that influenced auction results and team rankings. Elyse & Josh frequently excelled in these challenges, bolstering their path to victory.
Domain Prize
Domain granted weekly awards of $5,000 based on room design suitability and market appeal. Elyse & Josh achieved the top overall score, enhancing their property's desirability.
Auction
Ratings
The thirteenth season of The Block sustained robust urban viewership throughout its broadcast on Nine Network, reaching its highest audience during the Grand Final auction episode with over two million viewers and consistently securing top nightly rankings across major Australian metropolitan areas.
Notes
- Ratings reflect live and same-day averages from Australia's five largest metropolitan regions.
- House #3 featured a hidden vault that provided strategic financial advantages to teams.
- Teams selected diverse non-bedroom areas for their Teams Choice Room projects.
- Score modifications occurred as a result of penalties or bonuses applied during judging and challenges.
- Jason & Sarah's zero score during Master Suite week was unprecedented in series history, yet they remained competitive after subsequent improvements.
- Kitchen scores for Elyse & Josh were affected by compliance issues.
- Auction profits formed a significant portion of total earnings alongside prize money won during the competition.