Eureka Flag
Historical FlagsFlown at the Eureka Stockade rebellion of gold miners at Ballarat, Australia in 1854.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Eureka Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | Historical Flags |
| Adopted On | November 29, 1854 |
| Designer | Henry Ross |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 2 |
| Main Colors | Blue, White |
| Design Type | Blue field with a white cross and five stars |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | #00247D | |
| White | #FFFFFF |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Blue colour | Represents the field |
|---|---|
| White colour | Represents the cross and stars |
| Southern Cross | The southern sky, with a fifth star at the crossing |
| White cross | The unity of the miners who swore allegiance beneath it |
Facts about the Flag of Eureka Flag
- The Eureka flag was raised by goldminers at Ballarat in 1854 during a revolt over licence fees, and shows the Southern Cross in white on dark blue.
- The original flag survives, damaged, and is held by the Art Gallery of Ballarat.
- Flown at the Eureka Stockade rebellion of gold miners at Ballarat, Australia in 1854.
- The flag belongs to the Eureka Stockade. It is used in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
- It was founded on 3 December 1854.
- The flag was adopted in November 29, 1854. It was designed by Henry Ross.
- The design is 172 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: Blue field with a white cross and five stars.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 2 colours: blue and white.
- The blue stands for the field.
- The white stands for the cross and stars.
- Southern Cross: The southern sky, with a fifth star at the crossing.
- White cross: The unity of the miners who swore allegiance beneath it.
- It was flown by goldfield miners in a revolt against licence fees, and is often described as the birthplace of Australian democracy.
- It is filed here under Historical Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the Eureka Flag
What is the Eureka Flag?
Flown at the Eureka Stockade rebellion of gold miners at Ballarat, Australia in 1854.
Whose flag is the Eureka Flag?
It is the flag of the Eureka Stockade, used in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
When was the Eureka Stockade founded?
The Eureka Stockade was founded on 3 December 1854.
When was the Eureka Flag adopted?
The Eureka Flag was adopted in November 29, 1854 and was designed by Henry Ross.
What do the colours of the Eureka Flag mean?
Blue for the field and white for the cross and stars.
What do the symbols on the Eureka Flag mean?
Southern Cross — The southern sky, with a fifth star at the crossing. White cross — The unity of the miners who swore allegiance beneath it.
What are the proportions of the Eureka Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the Eureka Flag?
It was flown by goldfield miners in a revolt against licence fees, and is often described as the birthplace of Australian democracy.
Is the Eureka Flag a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under Historical Flags.
How many colours are on the Eureka Flag?
It uses 2 colours: blue and white.
