Australia's Flags & Symbols

Quick visual guide to Australia’s flags and symbols—from the Australian National Flag to the country’s official symbols—with key meanings to help you recognise them quickly for Australian citizenship prep.

Flags

Australian Flag

Aboriginal Flag

Torres Strait Islander Flag

New South Wales

Victoria

Queensland

Western Australia

South Australia

Tasmania

Australian Capital Territory

Northern Territory

Symbols

Official Symbols of Australia

Australia's national flower: Golden Wattle

Australia's national colours: Green and gold

Australia's national gem stones: Opal

Australia's national animals: Kangaroo and Emu

Here are Australia's most famous symbols

• Australian National Flag

  Features the Union Jack, representing Australia's history as a British colony; the Commonwealth Star symbolizing the federation of states and territories; and the Southern Cross constellation, symbolizing Australia's geographic location in the Southern Hemisphere.

  

• Australian Aboriginal Flag

  Black represents Aboriginal peoples, red symbolizes the earth and spiritual connection to the land, and yellow represents the sun, the giver of life.

  

• Torres Strait Islander Flag

  Green represents land, blue represents sea, black represents the people, and the central white Dhari symbolizes the culture. The five-pointed star represents the island groups.

  

• Coat of Arms of Australia

  Features a kangaroo and an emu supporting a shield showing symbols of Australia's six states. Both animals symbolize forward movement, as neither can walk backward, representing progress.

  

• Kangaroo

  Australia's unofficial national animal, symbolizing uniqueness, strength, and adaptability. Appears on the Coat of Arms and currency.

  

• Emu

  The second animal on the Coat of Arms, symbolizing resilience and forward progress. It is Australia's largest native bird.

  

• Golden Wattle

  Australia's national floral emblem, representing unity, resilience, and optimism. Wattle Day is celebrated on September 1st.

  

• Sydney Opera House

  An iconic symbol of Australia recognized worldwide. It represents Australian culture, creativity, and architectural innovation.

  

• Uluru (Ayers Rock)

  A sacred site to Aboriginal peoples and a symbol of the Australian outback. It represents the deep spiritual connection of Indigenous Australians to their land.

  

• Southern Cross

  A constellation prominently displayed on the Australian flag. It symbolizes Australia’s geographic location in the Southern Hemisphere and is often associated with national identity.

  

• Vegemite

  A yeast spread and an iconic Australian food product. Represents Australian culture and culinary identity.

  

• Boomerang

  An Aboriginal tool and symbol representing Australia’s Indigenous heritage. It's a globally recognized symbol of Australian culture.

  

• National Gemstone

  Opal is Australia's national gemstone. Renowned worldwide for its dazzling, rainbow-like colors, Australia produces over 90% of the world’s precious opals.

  

• National Colors

  Green and gold are Australia’s official national colors, inspired by the foliage and blossoms of the Golden Wattle. Commonly used by sports teams and in official emblems.