The Australian national flag has six stars in total.

Quick Scoop

  • 1 large Commonwealth Star under the Union Jack (7 points, for the 6 states plus the territories).
  • 5 stars forming the Southern Cross constellation on the right side of the flag.
  • Together, that makes 6 stars on the Australian flag.

In short: when you picture the Australian flag, count the big star under the Union Jack plus the five in the Southern Cross — that’s six.

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