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Below is a list of names and collective designations which have been applied, either currently or in the past, to groups of Aboriginal Australians.
Typically, Aboriginal Australian Mobs^[1] are differentiated by language groups.^[2] There are few groups that clearly correspond to such a term.^{[citation needed]} 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.^{[citation needed]} 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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Language groups	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Ayabakan[2]	Aiabakan, Bakanu, Baganu, Bakanh[1]	Queensland	West Cape
Ayapathu[2]	Aiabadu, Aiyabotpoo, Jabuda, Koka Ai-ebadu, Aiebadu, Koko Aiebadu, Kikahiabilo, Bakanh	Queensland
Alawa[1][2]	Alaua, Allawa, Allaua, Allua, Allowa, Alowa, Leealowa, Kalawa, Kallaua, Allowiri, Allaura, Galleewo	Northern Territory	Desert
Alura[2]	Allura Alura, Hallura, Nallura, Jaminjung, lillup	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
Anēwan[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
Adnyamathanha[1]	Kuyani, Wailpi, Yadliaura, Pilatapa and Pangkala[2]	South Australia	Spencer
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

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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, Buggul, Bandjalang, Widje, Woomargou, Bundjalung[1]	Queensland / New South Wales	Southeast
Badjiri[2]	Badjidi, Badjeri, Baddyeri, Byierri, Baderi, Poidgerry, Badjedi, Budjari,[1] Poidgerryygbadhje	Queensland	Riverine
Baiali[2]	Byellee, Bieli, Byellel, Orambul, Urambal, Bayali[1]	Queensland	Northeast
Baiyungu[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, Lamalama, Mukinna,	Princess Charlotte Bay, Queensland
Balardong[2]	Balardung[1]	Western Australia	Southwest
Banbai[2]	Banbai, Bahnbi, Athnbi, Gumbaynggirr	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][3]	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
Badimaya[2]	Barimaia[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		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

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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]	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
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, Wulllakki, 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
Dunghutti[2]	Dhangadi, Boorkutti, Burgadi, Burugardi, Dainggati, Dainiguid, Dang-getti, Dangadi, Dangati, Danggadi, Danggetti, Danghetti, Dhangatty, Djaingadi, Nulla Nulla, Tang-gette, Tangetti, and Thangatti	New South Wales	Mid North Coast
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

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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

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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]	New South Wales	Gippsland, Victoria	Southeast
Gumbaynggirr[2]	Gumbaynggirr, Wadjar	New South Wales	Mid North Coast
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
Gurindji		Northern Territory
Guugu-Yimidhirr[1]		Queensland	East

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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	Yidinji[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

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Language Group name	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Jardwadjali[2]	Jaadwa[1] Jadawadjali	Victoria	Riverine
Jaako[2]		Northern Territory
Jaara[2]	Djadjawurung[1]	Victoria	Riverine
Jaburara[2][4]	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
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
Yauraworka[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

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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, Yorta Yorta	Northern New South Wales, South Western Queensland
Kamor[2]	(cf. Kamor language)	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[citation needed]		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][dubious – discuss]	[Really? With no synonyms? This is not just the prefix gugu 'speech'?]	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]	(see Gonbudj language)	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[disambiguation needed][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

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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][dubious – discuss]		Queensland	West Cape[dubious – discuss]

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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	(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

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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]	Nganawongka. = Pini?	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[5]	Lower Murray River	Riverine
Ngaro[2]		Queensland
Ngathokudi[2]		Queensland
Ngatjan[2]		Queensland
Ngaun[2]	Ngawun[1]	Queensland	Gulf
Ngawait[2]		South Australia
Ngewin[disambiguation needed][2]		Northern Territory
Nggamadi[2]		Queensland
Ngintait[2]		South Australia
Ngiyambaa	Ngemba	New South Wales
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

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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

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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][dubious – discuss]	paiweiungu	nawf side wales	nawf side coast
Peerapper[1]		Tasmania	Tasmania
Peramangk[1][2]		South Australia	Spencer
Perrakee	Unknown, either WA or NT
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

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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

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Language Group name	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Spinifex people	Pila Nguru	Nullarbor Plain

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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]	= Madoidja?	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

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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

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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
Wongi[1]	Wangatha	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]	= Wardal people? Madoidja people?	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]	Wembria	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
Wilyakali[2]	Wiljakali, Wiljali,[1] Wiljagali, Bo-arli, Bulali, Wilyali	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

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Y

Language Group name	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Yamatji		Western Australia	Murchison and gascoyne
Yanda[2]	Janda[1]	Queensland	Eyre
Yuguurtuu		Queensland	East
Yadhaykenu		Queensland and northeast NSW
Yanyuwa	Anula, Janjula, Yanula, Yanuwa	Borroloola
Yarra Yarra		Melbourne
Yaygirr	Yaegl	Clarence Valley, New South Wales	Southeast
Yiman		Queensland
Yiwara[6]			Desert
Yolngu[1]	Dangu[2]	Arnhem Land	Arnhem
Yorta Yorta	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, Yorta Yorta, Kamilaroi	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

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See also

• Languages confirmed by AIATSIS


• Australian frontier wars

Notes

1. 
   ^{^} 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. Early versions of the map also divided 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.


2. 
   ^{^} This name is the main name used in Norman Tindale's Catalogue of Australian Aboriginal Tribes.^[7] 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.

Citations

Sources

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External links

• AboriginalCulture.com.au


• AustLang database of Australian languages


• 
  Ausanthrop.net (tribal names and sub-groups)


• Norman B. Tindale's Tribal map


• AIATSIS map showing the locations of the various groups


• 
  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
  
  
  
  • Social Justice Reports 1994-2009
  
  
  • Native Title Reports 1994-2009