List of Indigenous Australian group names
Further information: Indigenous peoples of Australia and Indigenous Australians
See also: List of Australian Aboriginal languages
Below is a list of names and collective designations which have been applied, either currently or in the past, to groups of indigenous Australians.
Typically, indigenous Australian tribes are differentiated by language groups.[1] There are few groups that clearly correspond to such a term. Most indigenous Australians could name a number of groups of which they are members, each group being defined in terms of different criteria and often with much overlap. Many of the names listed below are properly understood as language or dialect names, some are simply the word meaning man or person in the associated language, some are autonyms (i.e. the name as used by the people themselves) and some exonyms (i.e., names used by one group for another, and not by that group itself), while others are terms for people from specific geographical areas.
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A
| Language groups | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiabakan[2] | Aiabakan, Bakanu, Baganu, Bakanh[1] | Queensland | West Cape |
| Ajabatha[2] | Aiabadu, Aiyaboto, Jabuda, Koka Ai-ebadu, Aiebadu, Koko Aiebadu, Kikahiabilo, Bakanh | Queensland | |
| Alawa[1][2] | Alaua, Allawa, Allaua, Allua, Allowa, Alowa, Leealowa, Kallaua, Allowiri, Allaura, Galleewo | Northern Territory | Desert |
| Alura[2] | Allura Alura, Hallura, Nallura, Jaminjung | Northern Territory | |
| Alyawarre[1] | Iliaura[2], Illiaura, Iljaura, Ilyaura, Ilyowra Illyowra, Illura, Aliawara, Alyawara, Alyawarra, Ilawara, Jaljuwara, Yalyuwara, Alyawarr | Northern Territory | Desert |
| Amangu[1][2] | Emangu, Amandyo, Ying, Champion Bay, Geraldton | Western Australia | Southwest |
| Amarak[1][2] | Amarag, Amuruk, Amurag, Amurrak, Ngamurak, Ngamurag, Umuriu, Umoreo | Northern Territory | |
| Amijangal[2] | Ami, Amijangal | Northern Territory | |
| Anaiwan[2] | Anaywan, Anewan, Nowan, Enni-won, Yenniwon, Ee-na-won, En-nee-win, Eneewin, Inuwan, Inuwon, Neeinuwon, Enuin, Nganyayawana[1] | New South Wales | Southeast |
| Andakerebina[2] | Antakiripina, Undejerebina, Andeberegina, Walwallie, Wally, Andakerebina, Andegerebenha[1] | Northern Territory | Desert |
| Andinyin | Western Australia | ||
| Adnyamathanha[1] | Kuyani, Wailpi, Yadliaura, Pilatapa and Pangkala[2] | South Australia | Spencer |
| Anguthimri[1] | Jupangati[2] | Queensland | West Cape |
| Ankamuti[2] | Goomkoding, Yukamakundji, Amkomti, Ondaima, Oiyamkwi, Apukwi, Anggamudi[1] | Queensland | West Cape |
| Anmatyerre[1] | Nmatjera, Unmatjera, Inmatjera, Anmatjara, Urmitchee, Janmadjara, Janmatjiri, Yanmedjara, Yandmadjari, Anmatjera[2] | Northern Territory | Desert |
| Antakirinja[1][2] | Antakerinya, Antakerrinya, Andagirinja, Andagarinja, Andekerinja, Andegilliga, Andigirinji Antingari, Andigari Anjirigna, Andgari Antigari, Antegarina, Unterregerrie, Ngonde, Tangara, Yandairunga, Njuntundjara, Andagerinja Antekerrepinhe Andergerebenha, Aluna, Andigerinya Antekarinya Antikirinya | South Australia | Desert |
| Araba[2] | Arap, Aripa, Ngariba | Queensland | |
| Arabana [1][2] | Ngarabana, Arabuna Arrabunna, Arrabonna, Arubbinna, Arapina, Arapani, Urapuna Urabuna, Urabunna Urroban, Wangarabana, Wongkurapuna, Wangarabunna, Jendakarangu, Nulla, Yendakarangu, Peake, Anna | South Australia | Eyre |
| Arakwal[2] | Arakwal, Naiang, Cool-al, Kahwul, Njung, Nyung, Lismore, Kogung, Yawkum-yore, Jawjumeri | New South Wales | |
| Arrernte[1] | Aranda[2], Aranta, Arrente, Arunda, Arunta, Arranda, Arinta, Arrinda, Urrundie, Herinda, Arrundta, Wonggaranda, Urrundie, Ilpma, Ulpma, Paroola, Wongkatjeri | Central Australia | Desert |
| Arnga[2] | Woljamidi, Woljamiri, Molyamidi, Kuluwara, Kuluwaran, Guluwarin, Kolaia, Arawari, Arawodi | Western Australia | |
| Atjinuri[2] | Adjinadi, Itinadjana, Itinadyana, Itinadyand, Nedgulada, Imatjana | Queensland | |
| Awabakal [1][2] | Awabakal, Awaba, Awabagal, Lake Macquaire Newcastle, Kuringgai, Ninyowa, Kuri | New South Wales | Southeast |
| Awarai[2] | Warai, Warei, Warrai, Awarrai, Awarra | Northern Territory | |
| Awawawawa[1] | |||
| Awinmul[2] | Awinnmull Awinmul, Awinmil | Northern Territory | |
| Awngthim[1] | Queensland | West Cape |
B
| Language Group name | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baada[2] | Bad, Bard, Barda, Bardi[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley | |
| Badjalang[2] | Badjalang, Badjelang, Budulung, Buggul, Paikalyung, Bandjalang, Bandjalong, Bunjellung, Bundela, Bundel, Widje, Watchee, Woomargou, Bundjalung[1] | New South Wales | Southeast | |
| Badjiri[2] | Badjidi, Badjeri, Baddyeri, Byierri, Baderi, Poidgerry, Badjedi, Budjari[1], Poidgerryygbadhje | Queensland | Riverine | |
| BaialiTemplate:Ref labelA | Byellee, Bieli, Byellel, Orambul, Urambal, Bayali[1] | Queensland | Northeast | |
| Baijungu[2] | Baijungo Baijungu, Baiong, Baiung, Biong, Paiunggu, Bayungu, Palyungu, Payungu[1] | Western Australia | Northwest | |
| Bailgu[2] | Bailko Bailgu, Pailgu, Pailgo, Baljgu, Balju, Palgu, Bailju, Bailgo, Balgu, Boolgoo, Pulgoe, Mangguldulkara, Paljarri, Palyku, Palku[1] | Western Australia | Northwest | |
| Bakanambia[2] | Wanbara, Wambara, Kokolamalma, Lamalama, Lamul-lamul, Kokaoalamalma, Mukinna, Banambia, Lamalama, Banambila | Princess Charlotte Bay, Queensland | ||
| Balardong[2] | Balardung[1] | Western Australia | Southwest | |
| Banbai[2] | Banbai, Bahnbi, Athnbi, Gumbainggir | New South Wales | ||
| Bandjigali | New South Wales | Riverine | ||
| Bandjin[2] | Queensland | |||
| Barada[2] | Baradha[1] | Queensland | Northeast | |
| Baranbinja[2] | Baranbinja, Barren-binya, Parran-binye, Burranbinya, Burrunbinya, Barrumbinya, Burranbinga, Burrabinya, Barranbinya[1] | New South Wales | Riverine | |
| Barapa Barapa,[2][2] | Baraparapa, Burrabura-ba, Baraba-baraba, Barraba-barraba, Bareber, Burrappa, Burrapper, Bureba, Burabura, Boora-boora, Burapper, Boort, Baraba Baraba[1] | New South Wales | Riverine | |
| Barbaram[2] | Mbabaram[1] | Queensland | Rainforest | |
| Barimaia[2] | Badimaya[1] | Western Australia | Southwest | |
| Barindji[1][2] | Barrengee, Beriait, Berri-ait, Paur, Paroo, Bpaaroo, Bpaaroon-je | New South Wales | Riverine | |
| Barkindji[1][2] | Barkinji, Barkinjee, Barkunjee, Bahkunji, Pakindji, Bakindji, Bahkunjy, Parkungi, Parkengee, Parkingee, Bakandi, Bargunji, Kurnu, Wimbaja, Barkungee | New South Wales | Riverine | |
| Barna[1][2] | Queensland | Northeast | ||
| Barunggam[1][2] | Queensland | Riverine | ||
| Barungguan[2] | Queensland | |||
| Batjala[2] | Badtjala[1] | Queensland | Southeast | |
| Beriguruk[2] | Perrigurruk, Eri, Erei, Beriguruk, Limilngan | |||
| Bidawal[2] | Bidwell[1] | Victoria | ||
| Bidia[2] | Birria[1] | Queensland | Eyre | |
| Bidjigal | Bediagal | New South Wales | ||
| Bigambul[1][2] | Queensland | Riverine | ||
| Bilingara[2] | Bilinara[1], Bilinurra, Bilyanarra, Bilyanurra, Plinara, Pillenurra, Billianera, Bulinara, Bringara, Boonarra | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice | |
| Binbinga[1][2] | Binbingha, Binbinka, Pinbinga, Leepitbinga, Bing Binga | Northern Territory | Gulf | |
| Bindal[1][2] | Queensland | Northeast | ||
| Bindjali | South Australia | Riverine | ||
| Bingongina[2] | Bin-gongina, Bugongidja, Bingongina | |||
| Binigura[2] | Pinikura[1] | Western Australia | Northwest | |
| Biria[2] | Biri[1] | Queensland | Northeast | |
| Birpai[2] | Birpai, Birripai, Birrpiri, Brippai, Bripi, Birrapee, Biripi [1] | New South Wales | Northeast | |
| Bitjara[2] | Queensland | |||
| Brabralung[2] | Brabiralung, Brabuwooloong | Victoria | ||
| Braiakaulung[2] | Brayakuloong | Victoria | ||
| Bratauolung[2] | Bratowooloong | Victoria | ||
| Bugulmara[2] | Queensland | |||
| Bukurnidja[1] | Northern Territory | North | ||
| Buluwai[2] | Queensland | |||
| Bunganditj[2] | Buandig[1] | South Australia | Riverine | |
| Bundjalung[2] | Boonwurrung[1] | New South Wales | Northeast | |
| Bunurong[2] | Boonwurrung[1] | Victoria | Southeast | |
| Burarra[1] | Anbara, Marawuraba, Madia, Maringa, Gunadba Gunaidbe, Gidjingali, Barera, Barara[2], Baurera, Burera, Barea, Anbarra | Northern Territory | Arnhem | |
| Byfieldt[2] | Urbanized population[1] | South Australia | Northwest | |
| Bwgcolman | Palm Island, Queensland |
D
| Language group names | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daii[2] | Taii, Tai, Dalwango, Dalwongu, Darlwongo, Dhalwangu, Djawark, Djarlwag | Northern Territory | |
| Dainggati[2] | Dainggati, Djangadi, Dang-getti, Danghetti, Danggadi, Dhangatty, Thangatty, Thangatti, Dangati, Yuungai, Burugardi, Boorkutti, Nulla Nulla, Amberu, Himberrong, Jang, Daingatti, Dhan-Gadi, Dainggatti [1] | New South Wales | Southeast |
| Dalabon[2] | Buan, Buwan, Boun, Ngalkbon, Ngalkbun[1] | Northern Territory | Arnhem |
| Dalla[2] |
Dalulinta ( Indigenous group) Queensland |
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| Dangbon[1][2] | Gundangbon, Dangbun, Dangbar, Gumauwurk | Northern Territory | Arnhem |
| Danggali[1][2] | South Australia | Riverine | |
| Dangu[2] | Yirgala, Yolngu | Northern Territory | |
| Darambal[2] | Darumbal[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Darkinjang[2] | Darkinjang, Darginjang, Darkinung[1], Darknung | New South Wales | Southeast |
| Darug | Daruk[2], Dharruk, Dharrook, Darrook, Dharug [1], Broken Bay, Dharung | New South Wales | Southeast |
| Dharawal | Sutherland Shire NSW and formerly in the Berrima, New South Wales area | ||
| Diakui[2] | Dhiyakuy, Djikai, Jikai, Tchikai, Dijogoi | Northern Territory | |
| Dieri[2] | Dieri | South Australia | Eyre |
| Djabugandji[1] | Queensland | Rainforest | |
| Djabugay | Djabugandji, Tjapukai | Kuranda, Queensland | |
| Djaberadjabera[2] | Jabirrjabirr[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Djagaraga[2] | Queensland | ||
| Djakunda[2] | Queensland | ||
| Djalakuru[2] | Jalakuru, Iwaidja[1] | Northern Territory | Arnhem |
| Djamindjung[2] | Tjamindjung, Kaminjung, Jaminjang, Djamunjun, Jaminjung[1], Djamundon, Djamadjong, Murinyuwen, Murinyuwan, Djamindjung | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice |
| Djangu[2] | Djanga | Northern Territory | |
| Djankun[2] | Queensland | ||
| Djargurd Wurrung[1] | Victoria | Southeast | |
| Djaru[2] | Jaru[1] | Western Australia | Desert |
| Dja Dja Wurrung | Bendigo area, Victoria | ||
| Djaui[2] | Djawi[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Djerait[2] | Tjerait, Cherait, Cherite, Sherait, Jeerite, Scherits, Tjiras, Tjerratj[1] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice |
| Djerimanga[2] | Djeramanga, Jermangel, Kanambre, Kolobre Waak, Wulna, Woolna[1], Woolnah, Woolner, Wulnar, Wolna, Woolua | Northern Territory | North |
| Djilamatang[2] | Victoria | ||
| Djinang[2] | Jandjinang, Jandjinung, Jakaula, Yandisha, Yandjinung, Yandjining, Yandjinang, Djinnang Djinang, Djinhang, Milingimbi, WullðËkki, Wulaki, Ullaki, Wulagi, Balmbi, Balmawi, Barlmawi, Manjarngi, Manyarrngi, Munarngo Manarrngu | Northern Territory | |
| Djinba[2] | Djimba, Jinba, Outjanbah, Gunalbingu, Ganalbwingu, Kurkamarnapia | Northern Territory | |
| Djirbalngan | Queensland | Rainforest | |
| Djiru[2] | Queensland | ||
| Djirubal[2] | Queensland | ||
| Djiwali[1][2] | Jirwali[1] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Djowei[2] | Kumertuo, Djowei, Limilngan[1] | Northern Territory | North |
| Djugun[2] | Jukun[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Doolboong[1] | Northern Territory | Kimberley | |
| Duduroa[2] | Victoria | ||
| Duulngari[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Dungati[2] | New South Wales | ||
| Duwal[2] | Duwal Dhuwal, Murngin, Wulamba, Yolngu, Miwuyt, Balamumu, Barlamomo, Malag, Marlark, Arrawiya, Banjarrpuma, Bilmandji Dhurili, Durilji | Northern Territory | |
| Duwala[2] | Duala Duwala, Murngin, Wulamba | Northern Territory | |
E
| Language Group name | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eora[1][2] | Eo-ra, Ea-ora, Iora, Yo-ra, Kameraigal, Camera-gal, Cammera, Gweagal, Botany Bay Tribe, Bedia-mangora, Gouia-gul, Wanuwangul, Cadigal, Gadigal, Kadigal | Sydney | Southeast |
| Erawirung[2] | South Australia | ||
| Ewamin[2] | Agwamin[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
G
| Language Group name | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaari[2] | Gari Gaari, Iwaidja | Northern Territory | |
| Gadjalivia[2] | Gadjalivia Gajalivia, Gudjalibi, Gudalavia, Gudjaliba, Gadjalibi, Gadjalibir, Burara | Northern Territory | |
| Gambalang[2] | Gunbalang[1], Gambalang, Gunbulan, Walang, Gunbalang | Northern Territory | Arnhem |
| Gandangara[2] | Gandangara, Gundungurra[1], Gundungari, Gundanora, Gurragunga, Burragorang, Gundungurra | New South Wales | Southeast |
| Geawegal[1][2] | Keawaikal, Geawagal, Geawa-gal, Garewagal, Gwea-gal | Sydney | Southeast |
| Gia[2] | Giya[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Giabal[2] | Queensland | ||
| Gkuthaarn[2] | Gkuthaarn | Queensland | Gulf |
| Goeng[2] | Queensland | ||
| Goreng goreng | Gureng-Gurengn, Curang-Curang, Curang-gurang, Goeng Goonine, Goorang-Goorang, Goorang-goorang, Gurang, Gurang-Gurang, Gurang-gurang, Gurang, Gureng-Gureng, Gureng-gureng, Kooranga, Koreng-Koreng, Koreng-koreng, Koren, Korenggoreng[2] | Queensland | |
| Gudjal | (Kutjala?) | Queensland | Northeast |
| Gugu-Badhun[1] | (Kutjala?, Warungu?) | Queensland | Northeast |
| Gulidjan[1] | Victoria | Southeast | |
| Gulngai[2] | Queensland | ||
| Gunai | Ganai, Gunnai, Kurnai Koori, Kurnai[1][2] | Gippsland, Victoria | Southeast |
| Gunavidji[2] | Gunavidji Gunaviji, Gunawitji, Gunabidji, Gunabwidji, Gunjibidji, Witji, Gunibidji[1] | Northern Territory | Arnhem |
| Gunditjmara[1][2] | Gournditch-mara, Dhauwurd wurrung, Dhawurdwurrung, Djab Wurrung, Djabwurrung, Gundidjmara, Kilcarer Gundidj, Worn Gundidj (Warrnambool) | Victoria | Southeast |
| Gungorogone[2] | Gungorogone Gungoragone, Gungorologni, Gungarawoni, Gungurulgungi, Gungurugoni[1] | Northern Territory | Arnhem |
| Gubi Gubi[1][2] | Kabi Kabi | Queensland | South East QLD |
| Gunwinggu[1][2] | Gunwingo, Wengi, Wengej, Gundeidjeme, Gundeidjepmi, Gunwingu, Kulunglutji, Kulunglutchi, Gundeijeme, Margulitban, Unigangk, Urnigangg, Koorungo, Neinggu, Mangaridji Mangeri | Northern Territory | Arnhem |
| Guugu-Yimidhirr[1] | Queensland | East | |
I
| Language Group name | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idindji[2] | Queensland | ||
| Ilba[2] | Yilba[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Ildawongga[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Inawongga[2] | Yinhawangka[1] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Indindji | Yidinjiji[1] | Queensland | Rainforest |
| Indjibandi[2] | Yindjibarndi[1] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Indjilandji[2] | Indjilandji Indjilindji, Injilinji, Intjilatja | Northern Territory | |
| Inggarda[2] | Yinggarda[1] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Ingura[2] | Wanindilaugwa, Andiljaugwa, Andilyaugwa, Wani-Ndiljaugwa, En Indiljaugwa, Amakurupa, Andilagwa, Lamadalpu, Awarikpa, Warnindilyakwa[1] | Northern Territory | Arnhem |
| Iningai[1][2] | Queensland | Eyre | |
| Irukandji[2] | Yirrganydji, Irakanji, Yirkandji, Yirkanji, Yirgay, Yettkie (misreading), Illagona, Wongulli, Dungara, Tingaree, Dungarah, Dingal | Cairns, Queensland | |
| Ithu[2] | Queensland | ||
| Iwaidja[2] | Jiwadja, Jiwadja, Juwudja, Iwajia, Iyi, Eiwaja, Eaewardja, Eaewarga, Uwaidja, Unalla, Limbakaraja, Limba-Karadjee, Iwaiji, Tarula | Northern Territory | |
J
| Language Group name | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaadwa[2] | Jardwadjali[1], Jadawadjali | Victoria | Riverine |
| Jaako[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Jaara[2] | Djadjawurung[1] | Victoria | Riverine |
| Jaburara[2] | Jaburrara[1], Yaburara^ , Burrara | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Jadira[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Jadliaura[2] | South Australia | ||
| Jagalingu[2] | Yagalingu[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Jagara[2] | Queensland | ||
| Jaitmathang[2] | Jaitmatang[1] | Victoria | Northeast |
| Jalanga[2] | Yalarruga(?)[1] | Queensland | Eyre |
| Jambina[2] | Yambina[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Janda[2] | Yanda[1] | Queensland | Eyre |
| Jandruwanta[2] | Yandruwandha[1] | South Australia | Eyre |
| Jangaa[2] | Yanga[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
| Jangga[2] | Queensland | Northeast | |
| Janggal[2] | Gananggalanda[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
| Jangkundjara[2] | Yankuntjatjara[1] | South Australia | Desert |
| Jangman[2] | Yangman[1] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice |
| Janjula[2] | Northern Territory | Gulf | |
| Jardwadjali | Victoria | ||
| Jarijari[2] | Victoria | ||
| Jarildekald[2] | South Australia | ||
| Jaroinga[2] | Bularnu[1] | Northern Territory | Desert |
| Jarowair[2] | Queensland | ||
| Jathaikana[2] | Queensland | ||
| Jaudjibaia[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Jauraworka[2] | Yawrawarka[1] | South Australia | Eyre |
| Jawoyn[1] | Tjauen, Djouan, Djauun, Jawin, Chau-an, Tweinbol, Adowen, Djawin, Djawun, Djauwung, Charmong, Djauan[2] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice |
| Jawuru[2] | Yawuru[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Jeidji[2] | Yiiji[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Jeithi[2] | Jeithi, Yeidthee, Pikkolatpan, Wiradjuri | New South Wales | |
| Jeljendi[2] | Yarluyandi[1] | South Australia | Eyre |
| Jeteneru[2] | Queensland | ||
| Jetimarala[2] | Queensland | ||
| Jiegara | Jiegera[2], Yiegara, Jeigir, Yegera, Youngai, Jungai | New South Wales | |
| Jilngali[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Jiman[2] | Yiman[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Jinigudira[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Jinwum[2] | Minwum[1] | Queensland | West Cape |
| Jirandali[2] | Yirandali[1] | Queensland | Eyre |
| Jirjoront[2] | Yir Yoront[1] | Queensland | West Cape |
| Jitajita[2] | Jitajita, Ita-ita, Ithi-ithi, Eethie-eethie, Eethee Ethee, Yetho, Yit-tha, Yitsa, Tjuop, Yitha Yitha[1] | New South Wales | |
| Jokula[2] | Ganggalida[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
| Juat[2] | Yuat[1] | Western Australia | Southwest |
| Juipera[2] | Yuwi[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Jukambal[2] | Jukambal, Jukambil, Yukambal, Yukambul, Yukambil, Yacambal, Yookumbul, Yookumbil, Yoocumbill, Ukumbil, Yookumble, Yoocomble, Ucumble, Yukumba | New South Wales | |
| Jukambe[2] | Queensland | ||
| Jukul[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Julaolinja[2] | Queensland | ||
| Jumu[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Junggor[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Jungkurara[2] | Queensland | ||
| Jupagalk[2] | Victoria | ||
| Jupangati[2] | Yupangathi[1] | Queensland | West Cape |
| Juru[2] | Yuru[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
K
| Language Group name | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaantju[1] | Kaanju | Queensland | East |
| Kabalbara[2] | Gabalbara[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Kabikabi[2] | Gubbi Gubbi[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Kadjerong[1][2] | Northern Territory | Kimberley | |
| Kaiabara[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kaiadilt[2] | Gayardilt[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
| Kairi[2] | Gayiri[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Kaititja[2] | Kaytej[1] | Northern Territory | Desert |
| Kakadu[2] | Gagudju[1] | Northern Territory | North |
| Kalaako[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Kalali[2] | Kullilla[1] | Queensland | Eyre |
| Kalamaia[2] | Kalaamaya[1] | Western Australia | Southwest |
| Kalibal[2] | Kalibal, Murwillumbah, Moorung-moobar | New South Wales | |
| Kalibamu[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kalkadunga[2] | Kalkadoon,[1] Kalkatungu, Kalkutungu, Galgadungu, Kalkutung, Galgaduun | Queensland | Eyre |
| Kambure[2] | Gamberre[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Kambuwal[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kamilaroi[1][2] | Kamilarai, Kamilari, Kamilroi, Kamilrai, Kamularoi, Kaameelarrai, Komleroy, Gamilaroi, Kahmilaharoy, Kamilary, Gumilori Gummilroi Ghummilarai, Cumilri, Kimilari, Kamil, Comleroy, Camel Duahi, Yauan, Tjake, Gamilaraay, Goomeroi, Yuwaalaraay, Gamilaraay | Northern New South Wales, South Western Queensland | |
| Kamor]][2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Kandju[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kaneang[2] | Kaniyang[1] | Western Australia | Southwest |
| Kangulu[2] | Gangulu | Queensland | Northeast |
| Kanolu[2] | Queensland | ||
| Karadjari[2] | Karajarri[1] | Western Australia | Desert |
| Karaman[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Karangpurru[1] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice | |
| Karanguru[2] | Karangura[1] | South Australia | Eyre |
| Karanja[2] | Queensland | ||
| Karawa[2] | Garawa[1] | Northern Territory | Gulf |
| Kareldi[2] | Kuthant[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
| Karendala[2] | Queensland | ||
| Karenggapa[1][2] | Karengappa, Karrengappa, Kurengappa | New South Wales | Eyre |
| Kariara[2] | Kariyarra[1] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Karingbal[2] | Garingbal | Queensland | Northeast |
| Kartudjara[2] | Mardu[1] | Western Australia | Desert |
| Karuwali[1][2] | Queensland | Eyre | |
| Katubanut[2] | Gadubanud[1] | Victoria | Southeast |
| Kaurareg[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kaurna[1][2] | Kaura (misprint), Coorna, Koornawarra, Nantuwara, Nantuwaru, Nganawara, Meljurna or Meyukattanna. | Adelaide | Spencer |
| Kawadji[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kawambarai[2] | Kareingi, Karin, Kerinma, Karinma, Garengema, Garnghes, Kinenekinene, Kianigane, Keramin, Kemendok, Pintwa, Jungeegatchere | New South Wales | |
| Kayimai | Manly, New South Wales | ||
| Kaytetye | Kartetye, Kartiji, Keytej, Katish | Northern Territory | |
| Keiadjara[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Keinjan[2] | Queensland | ||
| Keramai[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kirrae[2] | Girai wurrung[1] | Victoria | |
| Kitabal[2] | Kidabal, Dijabal, Kitta-bool, Kitabool, Kitapul, Gidabul, Gidjoobal, Kuttibul, Noowidal | New South Wales | |
| Kitja[2] | Kija[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Koa[2] | Guwa[1] | Queensland | Eyre |
| Koamu[2] | Kooma[1] | Queensland | Riverine |
| Koara[2] | Kuwarra[1] | Western Australia | Desert |
| Koenpal[2] | Queensland | ||
| Koinjmal[2] | Guwinmal[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Kokangol[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kokatha | Kokata[2], Kokatha Mula, Googatha | South Australia | |
| Kokatja[2] | Kukatja[1], Kukati | Western Australia | Desert |
| Koknar[1] | Queensland | Gulf | |
| Koko[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kokobididji[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kokobujundji[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kokoimudji[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kokojawa[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kokojelandji[2] | Kuku-yalanji[1] | Queensland | East |
| Kokokulunggur[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kokomini[1][2] | Queensland | West Cape | |
| Kokonjekodi[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kokopatun[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kokopera[2] | Koko-bera[1] | Queensland | West Cape |
| Kokowalandja[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kokowara[2] | Kokowarra | Queensland | East |
| Kolakngat[2] | Victoria | ||
| Konbudj[1] | Northern Territory | North | |
| Konejandi[2] | Gooniyandi[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Kongabula[2] | Gungabula[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Kongkandji[2] | Queensland | ||
| Koreng[2] | Goreng[1] | Western Australia | Southwest |
| Korenggoreng[2] | Gureng Gureng[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Korindji[2] | Gurindji[1] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice |
| Kotandji[2] | Ngandji[1] | Northern Territory | Desert |
| Krauatungalung[2] | Victoria | ||
| Kujani[2] | Kuyani[1] | South Australia | Spencer |
| Kukatja[2] | Luritja[1] | Northern Territory | Desert |
| Kukatja[2] | Kukatj[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
| Kuku Yulanji | Kuku Yulangi, Gugu Yulanji, Kuuku-yani[1] | Daintree Rainforest; from Port Douglas in the south, Cooktown in the north, Chillagoe in the west; Queensland | East |
| Kula[2] | Kula, Noolulgo, Kurnu, Gunu, Guerno, Kornu, Kornoo, Kuno, Guno, Gunu[1] | New South Wales | Riverine |
| Kulumali[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kumbainggiri[2] | Kumbainggiri, Kumbainggeri, Kumbaingir, Kumbaingeri, Kumbangerai, Koombanggary, Koombainga, Coombangree, Coombyngura, Gumbaingar, Gunbaingar, Guinbainggri, Bellinger, Belingen, Nimboy, Woolgoolga, Orara, Gumbainggir[1], Gumbaynggir | New South Wales | Southeast |
| Kunapa people | Northern Territory | ||
| Kundjey'mi[1] | Northern Territory | North | |
| Kungadutji[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kungarakan[2] | Kungarakany[1] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice |
| Kunggara[2] | Kurtjar[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
| Kunggari[2] | Gunggari[1] | Queensland | Riverine |
| Kungkalenja[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kunindiri[2] | Gunindiri[1] | Northern Territory | Gulf |
| Kunja[1][2] | Queensland | Riverine | |
| Kurrama[1] | Kurama[2], Gurama, Kerama, Karama, Korama, Kormama, Jana:ri, Jawunmara | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Kureinji[1][2] | Kareingi, Karin, Kerinma, Karinma, Garengema, Garnghes, Kinenekinene, Kianigane, Keramin, Kemendok, Pintwa, Jungeegatchere | New South Wales | |
| Kuringgai [1] | Awabakal[2] | New South Wales | Southeast |
| Kurnai[1][2] | Ganai, Gunai, Gunnai | Gippsland, Victoria | Southeast |
| Kurung[2] | Victoria | ||
| Kutjal[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kutjala[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kuuku-ya'u[1] | Queensland | East | |
| Kuungkari[1][2] | Queensland | Eyre | |
| Kuwema[1] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice | |
| Kwantari[2] | Queensland | ||
| Kwarandji[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Kwatkwat[2] | Victoria | ||
| Kwiambal[2] | Koi, Kweembul, Quieumble, Queenbulla, Ngarabal | New South Wales | |
| Kwini[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley | |
L
| Language Group name | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laia[2] | Queensland | ||
| Lairmairrener[2] | Tasmania | ||
| Lamalama[1] | Queensland | East | |
| Lanima[2] | Queensland | ||
| Larrakia | Larakia[1][2], Larrakeyah, Larakya | Northern Territory | North |
| Lardiil[2] | Lardil[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
| Latjilatji[2] | Latie Latie[1] | Victoria | |
| Lotiga[2] | Queensland | ||
| Lutnigh[1] | Queensland | West Cape | |
M
| Language Group name | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madjandji[2] | Queensland | ||
| Madngela[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Madoitja[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Maduwongga[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Magatige[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Maya[1] | Maia[2] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Maiawali[1][2] | Queensland | Eyre | |
| Maijabi[2] | Mayi-Yapi[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
| Maikudunu[2] | Mayi-Kutuna[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
| Maikulan[2] | Mayi-Kulan[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
| Maithakari[2] | Mayi-Thakurti[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
| Malak Malak[1] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice | |
| Malantji[2] | Queensland | ||
| Malgana[2] | Malkana[1] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Malgaru[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Maljangapa[2] | Maljangpa, Malya-napa, Mulya-napa, Mulya-nappa, Mullia-arpa, Malynapa, Maljapa, Malyapa, Maljangaba, Karikari, Bulali, Bulali, Malyangaba[1] | New South Wales | Spencer |
| Malngin[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Malpa[1] | (Kalaako?) | Western Australia | Southwest |
| Mamu[2] | Morruburra (Dulgabara?) | Innisfail; from Murdering Point in the south to Tolga in the north, Queensland | |
| Manbarra | Palm Island, Queensland | ||
| Mandandanji[1][2] | Queensland | Riverine | |
| Mandara[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Manthi | Western Australia | ||
| Mandjildjara[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Mandjindja[1][2] | Western Australia | Desert | |
| Mangarla | Mangala[1][2] | Western Australia | Desert |
| Mangarai[2] | Mangarayi[1], Mungaria | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice |
| Marra[1][2] | Mara | Northern Territory | Gulf |
| Maranganji[2] | Margany | Queensland | Riverine |
| Maranunggu[1] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice | |
| Maraura[2] | Mareawura, Mareaura, Marowra, Marowera, Marraa Warree, Marrawarra, Waimbio, Wimbaja, Wiimbaio, Berlko, Ilaila, Barkindji | New South Wales | |
| Marditjali[2] | Victoria | ||
| Mardudunera[2] | Martuthunira[1] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Mariamo[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Maridan[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Maridjabin[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Marijedi[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Marimanindji[2] | Marramaninjsji[1] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice |
| Maringar[2] | Marringarr[1] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice |
| Marinunggo[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Marithiel[2] | Marrithiyel[1] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice |
| Mariu[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Marrago[2] | Queensland | ||
| Martu | Mardu | Western Australia | |
| Marulta[2] | Queensland | ||
| Matuntara[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Maung[1][2] | Northern Territory | Arnhem | |
| Maya | Maia[2] | Western Australia | |
| Mbewum[2] | Mbeiwum[1] | Queensland | West Cape |
| Mbukarla[1] | Northern Territory | North | |
| Meintangk[2] | South Australia | ||
| Menthajangal[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Meru[1] | (Ngaiawang, Ngawait, Nganguruku, Erawirung?) | South Australia | Riverine |
| Mian[2] | Miyan | Queensland | Northeast |
| Milpulo[2] | Milpulko, Mailpurlgu, Mamba, Danggali | New South Wales | |
| Mimungkum[2] | Queensland | ||
| Minang[1][2] | Western Australia | Southwest | |
| Mingin[1][2] | Queensland | Gulf | |
| Minjambuta[2] | Victoria | ||
| Minjungbal[2] | Minjangbal, Minyung, Minyowa, Gendo, Gando Minjang, Gandowal, Ngandowul, Cudgingberry | New South Wales | |
| Miriwung[2] | Miriwoong[1], Miriuwong | Ord River, Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Mirning[1][2] | Western Australia | Southwest | |
| Mitaka[2] | Mithaka[1] | Queensland | Eyre |
| Mitjamba[2] | Mbara[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
| Miwa[1][2] | Western Australia | Kimberley | |
| Morowari[2] | Murawari, Murawarri, Murrawarri, Muruworri, Muruwurri, Murueri, Moorawarree, Marawari, Marawara, Muruwari[1] | New South Wales | Riverine |
| Mpalitjanh[1] | Queensland | West Cape | |
| Muluridji[2] | Queensland | ||
| Muragan[2] | Queensland | ||
| Murinbata[2] | Murrinh-patha[1] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice |
| Muringura[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Murngin[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Murunitja[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Muthimuthi[2] | Muti Muti, Mutte Mutte, Matimati, Madi-madi, Mataua, Moorta, Matthee-matthee, Bakiin, Madi Madi[1], Madhi Madhi, Maruara. Also Yita Yida and Tati Dadi. | New South Wales | |
| Mutjati[2] | Queensland | ||
| Mutpura[2] | Mudburra[1] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice |
| Mutumui[1][2] | Queensland | East | |
N
| Language Group name | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nakako[1][2] | Western Australia | Desert | |
| Nakara[1][2] | Northern Territory | Arnhem | |
| Nana[1][2] | Western Australia | Desert | |
| Nanda[2] | Nhanta[1] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Nangah[1] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice | |
| Nangatadjara[2] | Nyanganyatyara[1] | Western Australia | Desert |
| Nangatara[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Nanggikorongo[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Nanggumiri[2] | Ngan'giwumirri[1] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice |
| Nango[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Narangga[1][2] | South Australia | Spencer | |
| Narinari[2] | Nari Nari[1] | New South Wales | |
| Naualko[2] | Nawalko, Ngunnhalgu, Unelgo, Bungyarlee, Wampandi, Wampangee, Wombungee, Barundji | New South Wales | |
| Nauo[2] | Nawu[1] | South Australia | Spencer |
| Nawagi[2] | Nyawaygi[1] | Queensland | Rainforest |
| Ngadadjara[2] | Ngatatjara[1], Ngaanyatjarra[1] | Western Australia | Desert |
| Ngadjunmaia[2] | Ngatjumay[1] | Western Australia | Southwest |
| Ngadjuri[1][2] | Ŋadjuri | South Australia | Spencer |
| Ngaiawang[2] | South Australia | ||
| Ngaiawongga[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Ngaku[2] | Niungacko, Dainggatti, Dunghutti | New South Wales | |
| Ngalakan[1][2] | Northern Territory | Arnhem | |
| Ngalea[1][2] | South Australia | Desert | |
| Ngalia[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Ngaliwuru[1][2] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice | |
| Ngaluma[2] | Ngarluma[1] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Ngamba[2] | Ngambar, Ngeunbah, Biripi | New South Wales | |
| Ngameni[2] | Ngamini[1] | South Australia | Eyre |
| Ngandangara[2] | Queensland | ||
| Ngandi[1][2] | Northern Territory | Arnhem | |
| Ngan'gikurunggurr[1] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice | |
| Nganguruku[2] | South Australia | ||
| Ngarabal [1][2] | Ngarabul, Ngarrabul, Narbul, Marbul | New South Wales | Southeast |
| Ngaralta[2] | South Australia | ||
| Ngardi[2] | Ngarti[1] | Northern Territory | Desert |
| Ngardok[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Ngarigo [1][2] | Ngarego, Ngarago, Garego, Currak-da-bidgee, Ngarigu, Ngarrugu, Ngarroogoo, Murring, Bemeringal, Guramal, Gurmal, Bradjerak, Bombala, Menero, Cooma | New South Wales | Southeast |
| Ngarinjin[2] | Ngarinyin[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Ngarinman[1][2] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice | |
| Ngarkat[2] | Ngargad[1] | South Australia | Riverine |
| Ngarla[1][2] | Western Australia | Northwest | |
| Ngarlawongga[2] | Ngalawangka[1] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Ngarrindjeri[1] | Raminyeri (or Ramindjeri), Narrinyeri[3] | Lower Murray River | Riverine |
| Ngaro[2] | Queensland | ||
| Ngathokudi[2] | Queensland | ||
| Ngatjan[2] | Queensland | ||
| Ngaun[2] | Ngawun[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
| Ngawait[2] | South Australia | ||
| Ngewin[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Nggamadi[2] | Queensland | ||
| Ngintait[2] | South Australia | ||
| Ngoborindi[2] | Nguburinji[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
| Ngolibardu[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Ngolokwangga[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Ngombal[2] | Ngumbarl[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Ngormbur[2] | Ngombur[1] | Northern Territory | North |
| Ngugi[2] | Queensland | ||
| Ngulungbara[2] | Queensland | ||
| Ngunawal [1][2] | Ngunuwal, Ngoonawawal, Wonnawal, Nungawal, Yarr, Yass, Lake George, Five Islands, Molonglo, Gurungada | Australian Capital Territory | Southeast |
| Ngundjan[2] | Kunjen[1] | Queensland | West Cape |
| Ngurawola[2] | Queensland | ||
| Ngurelban[2] | Ngurraiillam[1] | Victoria | Riverine |
| Nguri[1][2] | Queensland | Riverine | |
| Ngurlu[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Ngurunta[2] | South Australia | ||
| Niabali[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Nimanburu[1][2] | Western Australia | Kimberley | |
| Ninanu[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Njakinjaki[2] | Nyaki-Nyaki[1] | Western Australia | Southwest |
| Njamal[2] | Nyamal[1] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Njangamarda[2] | Nyangumarda[1] | Western Australia | Desert |
| Njikena[2] | Nyikina[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Njulnjul[2] | Nyul Nyul[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Njunga[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Njuwathai[2] | Queensland | ||
| Noala[2] | Nhuwala[1], Nhuwala-palyku | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Nokaan[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Noongar | Njunga, Nyoongar, Nyungar, Noongar. Comprises dialectical groups: Amangu, Juat, Balardong, Njunga, Njakinjaki, Wilman, Pindjarup, Pibelman (Bibulmun, Bibbulmun), Keneang, Minang (Menang), Koreng, Warandi, Whadjuk, Wujdari. | South-western Western Australia | |
| Norweilemil[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Nuenonne[1] | South east | Tasmania | Tasmania |
| Nukunu[1][2] | South Australia | Spencer | |
| Nunggubuju[2] | Nunggubuyu[1] | Northern Territory | Arnhem |
| Nunukul[2] | Queensland | ||
O
| Group name | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oitbi[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Ola[2] | Worla[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Olkolo[2] | Queensland | ||
| Ombila[2] | Queensland | ||
| Ongkarango[2] | Unggarangi[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Ongkomi[2] | Unggumi[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Otati[2] | Queensland | ||
P
| Language Group name | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakadji[2] | Queensland | ||
| Pandjima[2] | Banjima[1] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Pangerang[2] | Victoria | ||
| Pangkala[2] | Banggarla[1] | South Australia | Spencer |
| Paredarerme[1] | Oyster Bay | Tasmania | Tasmania |
| Parundji[2] | Paruindji, Paruindi, Paruinji, Paroinge, Barundji[1], Barungi, Bahroonjee, Baroongee, Bahroongee, Barrengee, Parooinge, Barunga | New South Wales | Riverine |
| Paiyungu[2] | crips,east sider | east side | east side |
| Peerapper[1] | Tasmania | Tasmania | |
| Peramangk[1][2] | South Australia | Spencer | |
| Pibelmen[1][2] | Bibbulman | Western Australia | Southwest |
| Pilatapa[2] | Pirlatapa[1] | South Australia | Eyre |
| Pindiini[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Pindjarup[2] | Pinjareb, Pinjarup[1] | Western Australia | Southwest |
| Pini[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Pintupi[1] | Pintubi, Bindubi, Bindibu, Bindubu | Northern Territory | Desert |
| Pitapita[2] | Pitta-Pitta[1] | Queensland | Eyre |
| Pitjantjatjara[1] | Pitjantjara, Pitjandjara[2] | Central Australia | Desert |
| Pitjara[2] | Bidjara[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Pongaponga[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Pontunj[2] | Queensland | ||
| Portaulun[2] | South Australia | ||
| Potaruwutj[2] | South Australia | ||
| Potidjara[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Punaba[2] | Punuba[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Puneitja[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Punthamara[2] | Queensland | ||
| Pyemmairre[1] | North East | Tasmania | Tasmania |
R
| Language Group name | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakkaia[2] | Queensland | ||
| Ramindjeri[2] | South Australia | ||
| Rembarunga[2] | Rembarnga[1] | Northern Territory | Arnhem |
| Ringaringa[2] | Queensland | ||
| Rungarungawa[2] | Queensland | ||
S
| Language Group name | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinifex people | Pila Nguru | Nullarbor Plain | |
T
| Language Group name | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tagalag[2] | Takalak[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
| Tagoman[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Taior[2] | Thaayorre[1] | Queensland | West Cape |
| Talandiji | Thalanyji[1], Talandji[2] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Tanganekald[2] | South Australia | ||
| Targari[2] | Tharrgari[1] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Taribelang[2] | Queensland | ||
| Tatitati[2] | Dadi Dadi[1] | Victoria | |
| Tatungalung[2] | Tatungoloong | Victoria | |
| Taungurong[1][2] | Victoria | ||
| Tedei[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Tenma[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Tepiti[2] | Queensland | ||
| Teppathiggi[1] | Tepiti[2] | Queensland | West Cape |
| Tharawal [1][2] | Darawal, Carawal, Turawal, Thurawal, Thurrawal, Thurrawall, Turuwal, Turuwul, Turrubul, Tutuwull, Ta-ga-ry, Five Islands | New South Wales | Southeast |
| Thaua[2] | Thawa, Tauaira, Thurga, Thoorga, Durga, Dhurga, Tharawal, Tadera-manji, Guyanagal, Guyangal-yuin, Murring, Katungal, Baianga, Paienbera | New South Wales | |
| Thereila[2] | Queensland | ||
| Thiin[1] | Western Australia | Northwest | |
| Tirari[2] | Dhirari[1] | South Australia | Eyre |
| Tjalkadjara[2] | Tjalkanti[1] | Western Australia | Desert |
| Tjapukai[2] | Queensland | Rainforest | |
| Tjapwurong[2] | Djabwurung[1] | Victoria | Riverine |
| Tjeraridjal[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Tjial[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Tjingili[2] | Jingili[1] | Northern Territory | Desert |
| Tjongkandji[2] | Tjungundji[1] | Queensland | West Cape |
| Tjupany[1] | Western Australia | Desert | |
| Tjuroro[2] | Jurruru[1] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Tommeginne[1] | North | Tasmania | Tasmania |
| Toogee[1] | South West | Tasmania | Tasmania |
| Totj[2] | Queensland | ||
| Tulua[2] | Queensland | ||
| Tunuvivi[2] | Tiwi[1] | Northern Territory | North |
| Tyerremotepanner[1] | North Midlands | Tasmania | Tasmania |
U
| Language Group name | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ualarai [2] | Yualarai, Yualloroi, Yowaleri, Uollaroi, Youallerie, Yualari, Yualai, Yerraleroi, Yowalri, Euahlayi, Juwaljai, Yuwalyai, Wallarai, Wolleroi, Walleri, Wollaroi, Noongahburrahs, Yuwaalaraay Yuwaaliyaay | New South Wales | |
| Ualayai | New South Wales | Riverine | |
| Umbindhamu[1] | Barungguan[2] | Queensland | East |
| Umede[2] | Umida[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Umpila[1] | Ombila[2] | Queensland | East |
| Undanbi[2] | Queensland | ||
| Unjadi[2] | Queensland | ||
| Uutaalnganu[1] | Queensland | East | |
W
| Language Group name | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadere[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Wadikali[2] | Wadigali[1], Evelyn Creek | New South Wales | Eyre |
| Wadja[2] | Wadjigu[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Wadjabangai[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wadjalang[2] | Dharawala[1] | Queensland | |
| Wadjari[2] | Watjarri[1] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Wagiman[1] | Wagoman[2] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice |
| Wailpi[2] | South Australia | ||
| Wakabunga[1][2] | Queensland | Gulf | |
| Wakaja[2] | Wakaya[1] | Northern Territory | Desert |
| Wakaman[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wakara[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wakawaka[2] | Waka Waka[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Walangama[1][2] | Queensland | Gulf | |
| Walbanga[2] | Thurga, Thoorga, Bugellimanji, Bargalia, Moruya | New South Wales | |
| Walgalu[2] | Walgadu, Wolgal, Wolgah, Tumut, Tumut River people, Guramal, Gurmal | New South Wales | |
| Waljen[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Walmadjari[2] | Walmatjarri[1] | Western Australia | Desert |
| Walmbaria[2] | Queensland | ||
| Walpiri[2] | Warlpiri[1] | Northern Territory | Desert |
| Walu[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Waluwara[2] | Warluwarra[1] | Queensland | Desert |
| Wambaia[2] | Wambaya[1] | Northern Territory | Desert |
| Wanamara[2] | Wunumara[1] | Queensland | Gulf |
| Wandandian[2] | Wandandian, Tharumba, Kurialyuin, Murraygaro, Jervis Bay | New South Wales | |
| Wandarang[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Wandjira[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Wangaaybuwan | Wongaibon, Ngemba, Ngeumba, Ngiumba | New South Wales | |
| Wangan[1][2] | Queensland | Northeast | |
| Wangkathaa[1] | Western Australia | Desert | |
| Wanji[2] | Waanyi[1] | Northern Territory | Gulf |
| Wanjiwalku[2] | Weyneubulkoo, Wonipalku, Wanyabalku, Wonjimalku, Pono, Pernowie, Pernowrie, Kongait, Tongaranka, Wandjiwalgu[1] | New South Wales | Riverine |
| Wanjuru[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wanman[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Warakamai[2] | Queensland | ||
| Waramanga[2] | Warumungu[1] | Northern Territory | Desert |
| Wardal[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Wardaman[1][2] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice | |
| Wardandi[1][2] | Western Australia | Southwest | |
| Wargamaygan[1] | Warakamai[2] | Queensland | Rainforest |
| Wariangga[2] | Warriyangga[1] | Western Australia | Northwest |
| Warkawarka[2] | Victoria | ||
| Warki[2] | South Australia | ||
| Warlmanpa[1] | South Australia | Desert | |
| Warray[1] | Northern Territory | Fitzmaurice | |
| Warungu[2] | Queensland | ||
| Warwa[1][2] | Western Australia | Kimberley | |
| Wathaurung[2] | Wathawurrung, Wada Warrung, Wathaurong[1] | Geelong | Southeast |
| Watiwati[2] | Wadi Wadi[1] | Victoria | |
| Watta[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Waveroo[1] | New South Wales | Riverine | |
| Wawula[1] | Western Australia | Desert | |
| Wayilwan | Wailwan[1], Weiwan, Wilwan, Wallwan, Wailwun, Waal-won, Wile wile, Wali, Waljwan, Ngiumba, Weilwan[2] | New South Wales | |
| Wembawemba[2] | Wambawamba, Wamba Wamba, Womba, Weumba, Waamba, Waimbiwaimbi, Gourrmjanyuk, Gorrmjanyuk, Wemba Wemba[1] | New South Wales | |
| Wenamba[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Wenambal[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Weraerai[2] | Wiraiarai, Weraiari, Wirri-wirri, Wirraarai, Warlarai, Wolroi, Wolleri, Waholari, Wolaroo, Walarai, Juwalarai, Walari, Wolaroi, Woolaroi, Ginniebal | New South Wales | |
| Whadjuk[2] | Wadjuk, Whajook, Wadjug, Wajuk[1] | Western Australia | Southwest |
| Widi[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Widjabal[2] | Noowidal, Nowgyujul, Waibra, Ettrick, Watji, Watchee | New South Wales | |
| Wiilman[1][2] | Weelman, Wilman | Western Australia | Southwest |
| Wik[1][2] | Wikapatja, Wikatinda, Wikepa, Wik-kalkan, Wiknatanja, Wikianji, Mimungkum, Wikmean, Wikampama | Queensland | West Cape |
| Wikampama[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wikapatja[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wikatinda[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wikepa[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wikianji[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wik-kalkan[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wikmean[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wikmunkan[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wiknantjara[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wiknatanja[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wilawila[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Wilingura[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Wiljakali [2] | Wilyakali, Wiljali[1], Wiljagali, Bo-arli, Bulali, Wilyali, Wilyakali | New South Wales | |
| Winduwinda[2] | Winda Winda[1] | Queensland | West Cape |
| Wiradjuri [1][2] | Wiradyuri Wiradhuri Wiraduri, Wiradjeri, Wirrajerre, Wiradhari Wirra-dhari Wirradhurri, Wirraijuri, Wirrathuri Wiradthuri, Wiradtheri Wirathere, Wira-durei, Wira-shurri, Wirradgerry, Woradjeri Wooradjeri, Woorajuri, Woradjerg, Wirotheree, Wiratheri, Wi-ra jer-ree, Wirrai Durhai, Wagga | Central New South Wales | Riverine |
| Wirangu[1][2] | South Australia | Spencer | |
| Wirdinja[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Wiri[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wirngir[2] | Western Australia | ||
| Wodiwodi[2] | Woddi Woddi, Illawarra, Tharawal | New South Wales | |
| Wogait[2] | Worgait | Northern Territory | |
| Wooptang[2] | Wooptang Woobla | Western Australia | |
| Wongaibon[1] | Wongai-bun, Wongabon, Wonghibone, Wonjhibon, Wonjibone, Wongi-bone, Wonghi, Wungai, Wuzai, Wozai, Mudall, Wangaaybuwan | New South Wales | Riverine |
| Wongkadjera[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wongkamala[2] | Wangkamana[1] | Northern Territory | Eyre |
| Wongkanguru[2] | Wangkangurru[1] | South Australia | Eyre |
| Wongkumara[2] | Wangkumara[1] | Queensland | Eyre |
| Wonnarua[1][2] | Wonnuaruah, Wannerawa, Wonarura, Wonnah | Hunter Region | Southeast |
| Worimi [1][2] | Warrimee, Warramie, Gadang, Kattang, Kutthung, Guttahn, Cottong, Wattung, Watthungk, Kutthack, Gingai, Gringai, Gooreenggai, Port Stephens tribe | New South Wales | Southeast |
| Worora[1][2] | Western Australia | Kimberley | |
| Wotjobaluk[2] | Wotjoballuk, Wergaia[1] | Victoria | |
| Wudjari[1][2] | Western Australia | Southwest | |
| Wulgurukaba[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wulili[2] | Wuli-wuli[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Wulpura[2] | Queensland | ||
| Wulwulam[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Wunambal[2] | Wunambul[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
| Wuningargk[1] | Northern Territory | North | |
| Wurango[2] | Northern Territory | ||
| Wurundjeri[2] | Wirundjeri, Woiworung[1], Woiwurrong | Melbourne | Southeast |
| Wuthathi | Queensland | East | |
Y
| Language Group name | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamatji | Western Australia | Murchison and gascoyne | |
| Yuguurtuu | Queensland | East | |
| Yadhaykenu | Queensland and northeast NSW | ||
| Yanyuwa | Anula, Janjula, Yanula, Yanuwa | Borroloola | |
| Yarra Yarra | Melbourne | ||
| Yiman | Queensland | ||
| Yolngu[1] | Dangu[2] | Arnhem Land | Arnhem |
| Bangerang | Bangerang, Jotijota,[2] Yotayota, Yoorta, Gunbowers, Gunbowerooranditchgoole, Loddon, Ngarrimouro, Arramouro, Woollathura, Echuca tribe, Yota Yota, Kailtheban, Wollithiga, Moira, Ulupna, Kwat Kwat, Yalaba Yalaba, Nguaria-iiliam-wurrung | New South Wales, Victoria | Riverine |
| Yuggera[1] | Jagara[2] | Queensland | Northeast |
| Yuin [1] | Yuwin, Djiringanj[2], Dyirringan, Jeringin, Juwin, Thaua | Eurobodalla Shire, south-eastern New South Wales | Southeast |
| Yulparitja[1] | Nangatara[2] | South Australia | Desert |
See also
- Languages confirmed by AIATSIS
References
- ↑
- ↑ Murray Lower Darling Indigenous Nations, Membership — Nations — Barapa Barapa, Murray Lower Darling Indigenous Nations website. Accessed 25 September 2011
- ↑ http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/narrinyeri
- ^ This name is one of the names used on the widely used Aboriginal Australia Map, David Horton (ed.), 1994 published in The Encyclopedia of Aboriginal Australia by AIATSIS. This map also divides Australia into 18 regions (Southwest, Northwest, Desert, Kimberley, Fitzmaurice, North, Arnhem, Gulf, West Cape, Torres Strait, East, Rainforest, Northeast, Eyre, Riverine, Southeast, Spencer and Tasmania); the region of the tribes which are depicted in this map are shown in the last column of this table.
- ^ This name is the main name used in Norman Tindale's "Catalogue of Australian Aboriginal Tribes", in his book Aboriginal Tribes of Australia. Their Terrain, Environmental Controls, Distribution, Limits, and Proper Names published in 1974. (Each has a separate article under the name listed there, and other alternate names are also listed.) In most cases (but not all) the name in the left column "Group name" is also the main name used by Tindale.
- ^ "AusAnthrop Australian Aboriginal tribal database - Jaburara". AusAnthrop. Retrieved 2008-06-21.
External links
- AustLang database of Australian languages
- ausanthrop.net (tribal names and sub-groups)
- Normal B. Tindale's Catalogue of Australian Tribes (locations) with Tribal map
- AIATSIS map showing the locations of the various groups
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Social Justice Reports 1994-2009 and Native Title Reports 1994-2009 for more information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs.
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