List of Australian Aboriginal group names facts for kids

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This list of Australian Aboriginal group names includes names and collective designations which have been applied, either currently or in the past, to groups of Aboriginal Australians. The list does not include Torres Strait Islander peoples, who are ethnically, culturally and linguistically distinct from Australian Aboriginal peoples.

Typically, Aboriginal Australian mobs are differentiated by language groups. Most Aboriginal people 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 endonyms (the name as used by the people themselves) and some exonyms (names used by one group for another, and not by that group itself), while others are demonyms (terms for people from specific geographical areas).

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Language groups	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Ayabakan	Aiabakan, Bakanu, Baganu, Bakanh	Queensland	West Cape
Ayapathu	Aiabadu, Aiyabotpoo, Jabuda, Koka Ai-ebadu, Aiebadu, Koko Aiebadu, Kikahiabilo, Bakanh	Queensland
Alawa	Alaua, Allawa, Allaua, Allua, Allowa, Alowa, Leealowa, Kalawa, Kallaua, Allowiri, Allaura, Galleewo	Northern Territory	Desert
Alura	Allura Alura, Hallura, Nallura, Jaminjung, lillup	Northern Territory
Alyawarre	Iliaura, Illiaura, Iljaura, Ilyaura, Ilyowra Illyowra, Illura, Aliawara, Alyawara, Alyawarra, Ilawara, Jaljuwara, Yalyuwara, Alyawarr	Northern Territory	Desert
Amangu	Emangu, Amandyo, Ying, Champion Bay, Geraldton	Western Australia	Southwest
Amarak	Amarag, Amuruk, Amurag, Amurrak, Ngamurak, Ngamurag, Umuriu, Umoreo	Northern Territory
Amijangal	Ami, Amijangal	Northern Territory
Anēwan	Anaywan, Anewan, Nowan, Enni-won, Yenniwon, Ee-na-won, En-nee-win, Eneewin, Inuwan, Inuwon, Neeinuwon, Enuin, Nganyayawana	New South Wales	Southeast
Andakerebina	Antakiripina, Undejerebina, Andeberegina, Walwallie, Wally, Andakerebina, Andegerebenha	Northern Territory	Desert
Adnyamathanha	Kuyani, Wailpi, Yadliaura, Pilatapa and Pangkala	South Australia	Spencer
Ankamuti	Goomkoding, Yukamakundji, Amkomti, Ondaima, Oiyamkwi, Apukwi, Anggamudi	Queensland	West Cape
Anmatyerre	Nmatjera, Unmatjera, Inmatjera, Anmatjara, Urmitchee, Janmadjara, Janmatjiri, Yanmedjara, Yandmadjari, Anmatjera	Northern Territory	Desert
Antakirinja	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	Arap, Aripa, Ngariba	Queensland
Arabana	Ngarabana, Arabuna Arrabunna, Arrabonna, Arubbinna, Arapina, Arapani, Urapuna Urabuna, Urabunna Urroban, Wangarabana, Wongkurapuna, Wangarabunna, Jendakarangu, Nulla, Yendakarangu, Peake, Anna	South Australia	Eyre
Arakwal	Arakwal, Naiang, Cool-al, Kahwul, Njung, Nyung, Lismore, Kogung, Yawkum-yore, Jawjumeri	New South Wales
Arrernte	Aranda, Aranta, Arrente, Arunda, Arunta, Arranda, Arinta, Arrinda, Urrundie, Herinda, Arrundta, Wonggaranda, Urrundie, Ilpma, Ulpma, Paroola, Wongkatjeri	Central Australia	Desert
Arnga	Woljamidi, Woljamiri, Molyamidi, Kuluwara, Kuluwaran, Guluwarin, Kolaia, Arawari, Arawodi	Western Australia
Atjinuri	Adjinadi, Itinadjana, Itinadyana, Itinadyand, Nedgulada, Imatjana	Queensland
Awabakal	Awabakal, Awaba, Awabagal, Lake Macquaire Newcastle, Kuringgai, Ninyowa, Kuri	New South Wales	Southeast
Awarai	Warai, Warei, Warrai, Awarrai, Awarra	Northern Territory
Awinmul	Awinnmull Awinmul, Awinmil	Northern Territory
Awngthim		Queensland	West Cape

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Language group name	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Badjalang	Badjalang, Buggul, Bandjalang, Widje, Woomargou, Bundjalung	Queensland / New South Wales	Southeast
Badjiri	Badjidi, Badjeri, Baddyeri, Byierri, Baderi, Poidgerry, Badjedi, Budjari, Poidgerryygbadhje	Queensland	Riverine
Baiali	Byellee, Bieli, Byellel, Orambul, Urambal, Bayali	Queensland	Northeast
Baiyungu	Baijungo Baijungu, Baiong, Baiung, Biong, Paiunggu, Bayungu, Palyungu, Payungu	Western Australia	Northwest
Bailgu	Bailko Bailgu, Pailgu, Pailgo, Baljgu, Balju, Palgu, Bailju, Bailgo, Balgu, Boolgoo, Pulgoe, Mangguldulkara, Paljarri, Palyku, Palku	Western Australia	Northwest
Bakanambia	Wanbara, Wambara, Lamalama, Mukinna,	Princess Charlotte Bay, Queensland
Balardong	Balardung	Western Australia	Southwest
Banbai	Banbai, Bahnbi, Athnbi, Gumbaynggirr	New South Wales
Bandjigali		New South Wales	Riverine
Bandjin		Queensland
Barada	Baradha	Queensland	Northeast
Baranbinja	Baranbinja, Barren-binya, Parran-binye, Burranbinya, Burrunbinya, Barrumbinya, Burranbinga, Burrabinya, Barranbinya	New South Wales	Riverine
Barapa Barapa,	Baraparapa, Burrabura-ba, Baraba-baraba, Barraba-barraba, Bareber, Burrappa, Burrapper, Bureba, Burabura, Boora-boora, Burapper, Boort, Baraba Baraba	New South Wales	Riverine
Barbaram	Mbabaram	Queensland	Rainforest
Badimaya	Barimaia	Western Australia	Southwest
Bardi	Bad, Bard, Barda, Baada, Baardi	Western Australia	Kimberley
Barindji	Barrengee, Beriait, Berri-ait, Paur, Paroo, Bpaaroo, Bpaaroon-je	New South Wales	Riverine
Barkindji	Barkinji, Barkinjee, Barkunjee, Bahkunji, Pakindji, Bakindji, Bahkunjy, Parkungi, Parkengee, Parkingee, Bakandi, Bargunji, Kurnu, Wimbaja, Barkungee	New South Wales	Riverine
Barna		Queensland	Northeast
Barunggam		Queensland	Riverine
Barungguan		Queensland
Batjala	Badtjala	Queensland	Southeast
Beriguruk	Perrigurruk, Eri, Erei, Beriguruk, Limilngan	Northern Territory
Bidawal	Bidwell	Victoria
Bidia	Birria	Queensland	Eyre
Bidjigal	Bediagal	New South Wales
Bigambul		Queensland	Riverine
Bilingara	Bilinara, Bilinurra, Bilyanarra, Bilyanurra, Plinara, Pillenurra, Billianera, Bulinara, Bringara, Boonarra	Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Binbinga	Binbingha, Binbinka, Pinbinga, Leepitbinga, Bing Binga	Northern Territory	Gulf
Bindal		Queensland	Northeast
Bindjali		South Australia	Riverine
Bingongina	Bin-gongina, Bugongidja, Bingongina	Northern Territory
Binigura	Pinikura	Western Australia	Northwest
Biria	Biri	Queensland	Northeast
Birpai	Birpai, Birripai, Birrpiri, Brippai, Bripi, Birrapee, Biripi	New South Wales	Northeast
Bitjara		Queensland
Brabralung	Brabiralung, Brabuwooloong	Victoria
Braiakaulung	Brayakuloong	Victoria
Bratauolung	Bratowooloong	Victoria
Bugulmara		Queensland
Bukurnidja		Northern Territory	North
Buluwai		Queensland
Bunganditj	Buandig	South Australia	Riverine
Bundjalung	Boonwurrung	New South Wales	Northeast
Bunurong	Boonwurrung	Victoria	Southeast
Burarra	Anbara, Marawuraba, Madia, Maringa, Gunadba Gunaidbe, Gidjingali, Barera, Barara, Baurera, Burera, Barea, Anbarra	Northern Territory	Arnhem
Byfieldt	Urbanized population	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	Taii, Tai, Dalwango, Dalwongu, Darlwongo, Dhalwangu, Djawark, Djarlwag	Northern Territory
Dainggati	Djangadi, Dang-getti, Danghetti, Danggadi, Dhangatty, Thangatty, Thangatti, Dangati, Yuungai, Burugardi, Boorkutti, Nulla Nulla, Amberu, Himberrong, Jang, Daingatti, Dhan-Gadi, Dainggatti	New South Wales	Southeast
Dalabon	Buan, Buwan, Boun, Ngalkbon, Ngalkbun	Northern Territory	Arnhem
Dalla	Dalulinta ( Indigenous group)	Queensland
Dangbon	Gundangbon, Dangbun, Dangbar, Gumauwurk	Northern Territory	Arnhem
Danggali		South Australia	Riverine
Dangu	Yirgala, Yolngu	Northern Territory
Darambal	Darumbal	Queensland	Northeast
Darkinjang	Darkinjang, Darginjang, Darkinung, Darknung	New South Wales	Southeast
Darug	Daruk, Dharruk, Dharrook, Darrook, Dharug, Broken Bay, Dharung	New South Wales	Southeast
Dharawal		Sutherland Shire NSW and formerly in the Berrima, New South Wales area
Diakui	Dhiyakuy, Djikai, Jikai, Tchikai, Dijogoi	Northern Territory
Dieri	Dieri	South Australia	Eyre
Djabugandji		Queensland	Rainforest
Djabugay	Djabugandji, Tjapukai	Kuranda, Queensland
Djagaraga		Queensland
Djakunda		Queensland
Djalakuru	Jalakuru, Iwaidja	Northern Territory	Arnhem
Djamindjung	Tjamindjung, Kaminjung, Jaminjang, Djamunjun, Jaminjung, Djamundon, Djamadjong, Murinyuwen, Murinyuwan, Djamindjung	Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Djangu	Djanga	Northern Territory
Djankun		Queensland
Djargurd Wurrung		Victoria	Southeast
Djaru	Jaru	Western Australia	Desert
Dja Dja Wurrung		Bendigo area, Victoria
Djerait	Tjerait, Cherait, Cherite, Sherait, Jeerite, Scherits, Tjiras, Tjerratj	Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Djerimanga	Djeramanga, Jermangel, Kanambre, Kolobre Waak, Wulna, Woolna, Woolnah, Woolner, Wulnar, Wolna, Woolua	Northern Territory	North
Djilamatang		Victoria
Djinang	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	Djimba, Jinba, Outjanbah, Gunalbingu, Ganalbwingu, Kurkamarnapia	Northern Territory
Djirbalngan		Queensland	Rainforest
Djiru		Queensland
Djirubal		Queensland
Djiwali	Jirwali	Western Australia	Northwest
Djowei	Kumertuo, Djowei, Limilngan	Northern Territory	North
Djugun	Jukun	Western Australia	Kimberley
Doolboong		Northern Territory	Kimberley
Duduroa		Victoria
Duulngari		Western Australia
Dunghutti	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	Duwal Dhuwal, Murngin, Wulamba, Yolngu, Miwuyt, Balamumu, Barlamomo, Malag, Marlark, Arrawiya, Banjarrpuma, Bilmandji Dhurili, Durilji	Northern Territory
Duwala	Duala Duwala, Murngin, Wulamba	Northern Territory

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Language group name	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Eora	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		South Australia
Ewamin	Agwamin	Queensland	Gulf

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Language group name	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Gaari	Gari Gaari, Iwaidja	Northern Territory
Gadjalivia	Gadjalivia Gajalivia, Gudjalibi, Gudalavia, Gudjaliba, Gadjalibi, Gadjalibir, Burara	Northern Territory
Gambalang	Gunbalang, Gambalang, Gunbulan, Walang, Gunbalang	Northern Territory	Arnhem
Gandangara	Gandangara, Gundungurra, Gundungari, Gundanora, Gurragunga, Burragorang, Gundungurra	New South Wales	Southeast
Geawegal	Keawaikal, Geawagal, Geawa-gal, Garewagal, Gwea-gal	Sydney	Southeast
Gia	Giya	Queensland	Northeast
Giabal		Queensland
Gkuthaarn	Gkuthaarn	Queensland	Gulf
Goeng		Queensland
Goenpul	Minjerribah	Queensland	South Stradbroke Island
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	Queensland
Gudjal	(Kutjala?)	Queensland	Northeast
Gugu-Badhun	(Kutjala?, Warungu?)	Queensland	Northeast
Gulidjan		Victoria	Southeast
Gulngai		Queensland
Gunai	Ganai, Gunnai, Kurnai Koori, Kurnai	Gippsland, Victoria	Southeast
Gumbaynggirr	Gumbaynggirr, Wadjar	New South Wales	Mid North Coast
Gunavidji	Gunavidji Gunaviji, Gunawitji, Gunabidji, Gunabwidji, Gunjibidji, Witji, Gunibidji	Northern Territory	Arnhem
Gunditjmara	Gournditch-mara, Dhauwurd wurrung, Dhawurdwurrung, Djab Wurrung, Djabwurrung, Gundidjmara, Kilcarer Gundidj, Worn Gundidj (Warrnambool)	Victoria	Southeast
Gungorogone	Gungorogone Gungoragone, Gungorologni, Gungarawoni, Gungurulgungi, Gungurugoni	Northern Territory	Arnhem
Gubi Gubi	Kabi Kabi	Queensland	South East QLD
Gunwinggu	Gunwingo, Wengi, Wengej, Gundeidjeme, Gundeidjepmi, Gunwingu, Kulunglutji, Kulunglutchi, Gundeijeme, Margulitban, Unigangk, Urnigangg, Koorungo, Neinggu, Mangaridji Mangeri	Northern Territory	Arnhem
Gurindji		Northern Territory
Guugu-Yimidhirr		Queensland	East

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Language group name	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Idindji		Queensland
Ilba	Yilba	Queensland	Northeast
Ildawongga		Western Australia
Inawongga	Yinhawangka	Western Australia	Northwest
Indindji	Yidinji	Queensland	Rainforest
Indjibandi	Yindjibarndi	Western Australia	Northwest
Indjilandji	Indjilandji Indjilindji, Injilinji, Intjilatja	Northern Territory
Inggarda	Yinggarda	Western Australia	Northwest
Ingura	Wanindilaugwa, Andiljaugwa, Andilyaugwa, Wani-Ndiljaugwa, En Indiljaugwa, Amakurupa, Andilagwa, Lamadalpu, Awarikpa, Warnindilyakwa	Northern Territory	Arnhem
Iningai		Queensland	Eyre
Irukandji	Yirrganydji, Irakanji, Yirkandji, Yirkanji, Yirgay, Yettkie (misreading), Illagona, Wongulli, Dungara, Tingaree, Dungarah, Dingal	Cairns, Queensland
Ithu		Queensland
Iwaidja	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	Jaadwa Jadawadjali	Victoria	Riverine
Jaako		Northern Territory
Jaara	Djadjawurung	Victoria	Riverine
Jabirr Jabirr	Jabirrjabirr, Djaberadjabera, DjaberrDjaberr, Dyaberdyaber, Jabba Jabba	Western Australia	Kimberley
Jaburara	Jaburrara, Yaburara, Burrara	Western Australia	Northwest
Jadira		Western Australia
Jadliaura		South Australia
Jagalingu	Yagalingu	Queensland	Northeast
Jagara		Queensland
Jaitmathang	Jaitmatang	Victoria	Northeast
Jalanga	Yalarruga(?)	Queensland	Eyre
Jambina	Yambina	Queensland	Northeast
Jandruwanta	Yandruwandha	South Australia	Eyre
Jangaa	Yanga	Queensland	Gulf
Jangga		Queensland	Northeast
Janggal	Gananggalanda	Queensland	Gulf
Jangkundjara	Yankuntjatjara	South Australia	Desert
Jangman	Yangman	Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Janjula		Northern Territory	Gulf
Jardwadjali		Victoria
Jarijari		Victoria
Jarildekald		South Australia
Jaroinga	Bularnu	Northern Territory	Desert
Jarowair		Queensland
Jathaikana		Queensland
Jaudjibaia		Western Australia
Yauraworka	Yawrawarka	South Australia	Eyre
Jawi	Djawi, Djaui	Western Australia	Kimberley
Jawoyn	Tjauen, Djouan, Djauun, Jawin, Chau-an, Tweinbol, Adowen, Djawin, Djawun, Djauwung, Charmong, Djauan	Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Jawuru	Yawuru	Western Australia	Kimberley
Jeidji	Yiiji	Western Australia	Kimberley
Jeithi	Jeithi, Yeidthee, Pikkolatpan, Wiradjuri	New South Wales
Jeljendi	Yarluyandi	South Australia	Eyre
Jeteneru		Queensland
Jetimarala		Queensland
Jiegara	Jiegera, Yiegara, Jeigir, Yegera, Youngai, Jungai	New South Wales
Jilngali		Northern Territory
Jiman	Yiman	Queensland	Northeast
Jinigudira		Western Australia
Jinwum	Minwum	Queensland	West Cape
Jirandali	Yirandali	Queensland	Eyre
Jirjoront	Yir Yoront	Queensland	West Cape
Jitajita	Jitajita, Ita-ita, Ithi-ithi, Eethie-eethie, Eethee Ethee, Yetho, Yit-tha, Yitsa, Tjuop, Yitha Yitha	New South Wales
Jokula	Ganggalida	Queensland	Gulf
Juat	Yuat	Western Australia	Southwest
Juipera	Yuwi	Queensland	Northeast
Jukambal	Jukambal, Jukambil, Yukambal, Yukambul, Yukambil, Yacambal, Yookumbul, Yookumbil, Yoocumbill, Ukumbil, Yookumble, Yoocomble, Ucumble, Yukumba	New South Wales
Jukambe		Queensland
Jukul		Northern Territory
Julaolinja		Queensland
Jumu		Northern Territory
Junggor		Northern Territory
Jungkurara		Queensland
Jupagalk		Victoria
Jupangati	Yupangathi	Queensland	West Cape
Juru	Yuru	Queensland	Northeast

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Language group name	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Kaantju	Kaanju	Queensland	East
Kabalbara	Gabalbara	Queensland	Northeast
Kabikabi	Gubbi Gubbi	Queensland	Northeast
Kadjerong		Northern Territory	Kimberley
Kaiabara		Queensland
Kaiadilt	Gayardilt	Queensland	Gulf
Kairi	Gayiri	Queensland	Northeast
Kaititja	Kaytej	Northern Territory	Desert
Kakadu	Gagudju	Northern Territory	North
Kalaako		Western Australia
Kalali	Kullilla	Queensland	Eyre
Kalamaia	Kalaamaya	Western Australia	Southwest
Kalibal	Kalibal, Murwillumbah, Moorung-moobar	New South Wales
Kalibamu		Queensland
Kalkadunga	Kalkadoon, Kalkatungu, Kalkutungu, Galgadungu, Kalkutung, Galgaduun	Queensland	Eyre
Kambure	Gamberre	Western Australia	Kimberley
Kambuwal		Queensland
Kamilaroi	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	(cf. Kamor language)	Northern Territory
Kandju		Queensland
Kaneang	Kaniyang	Western Australia	Southwest
Kangulu	Gangulu	Queensland	Northeast
Kanolu		Queensland
Karadjari	Karajarri	Western Australia	Desert
Karaman		Northern Territory
Karangpurru		Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Karanguru	Karangura	South Australia	Eyre
Karanja		Queensland
Karawa	Garawa	Northern Territory	Gulf
Kareldi	Kuthant	Queensland	Gulf
Karendala		Queensland
Karenggapa	Karengappa, Karrengappa, Kurengappa	New South Wales	Eyre
Kariara	Kariyarra	Western Australia	Northwest
Karingbal	Garingbal	Queensland	Northeast
Kartudjara	Mardu	Western Australia	Desert
Karuwali		Queensland	Eyre
Katubanut	Gadubanud	Victoria	Southeast
Kaurareg		Queensland
Kaurna	Kaura (misprint), Coorna, Gaurna, Koornawarra, Nantuwara, Nantuwaru, Nganawara, Meljurna or Meyukattanna.	Adelaide	Spencer
Kawadji		Queensland
Kawambarai	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		Western Australia
Keinjan		Queensland
Keramai		Queensland
Kirrae	Girai wurrung	Victoria
Kitabal	Kidabal, Dijabal, Kitta-bool, Kitabool, Kitapul, Gidabul, Gidjoobal, Kuttibul, Noowidal	New South Wales
Kitja	Kija	Western Australia	Kimberley
Koa	Guwa	Queensland	Eyre
Koamu	Kooma	Queensland	Riverine
Koara	Kuwarra	Western Australia	Desert
Koenpal		Queensland
Koinjmal	Guwinmal	Queensland	Northeast
Kokangol		Queensland
Kokatha	Kokata, Kokatha Mula, Googatha	South Australia
Kokatja	Kukatja, Kukati	Western Australia	Desert
Koknar		Queensland	Gulf
Koko		Queensland
Kokobididji		Queensland
Kokobujundji		Queensland
Kokoimudji		Queensland
Kokojawa		Queensland
Kokojelandji	Kuku-yalanji	Queensland	East
Kokokulunggur		Queensland
Kokomini		Queensland	West Cape
Kokonjekodi		Queensland
Kokopatun		Queensland
Kokopera	Koko-bera	Queensland	West Cape
Kokowalandja		Queensland
Kokowara	Kokowarra	Queensland	East
Kolakngat		Victoria
Konbudj	(see Gonbudj language)	Northern Territory	North
Konejandi	Gooniyandi	Western Australia	Kimberley
Kongabula	Gungabula	Queensland	Northeast
Kongkandji		Queensland
Koreng	Goreng	Western Australia	Southwest
Korenggoreng	Gureng Gureng	Queensland	Northeast
Korindji	Gurindji	Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Kotandji	Ngandji	Northern Territory	Desert
Krauatungalung		Victoria
Kujani	Kuyani	South Australia	Spencer
Kukatja	Luritja	Northern Territory	Desert
Kukatja	Kukatj	Queensland	Gulf
Kuku Yulanji	Kuku Yulangi, Gugu Yulanji, Kuuku-yani	Daintree Rainforest; from Port Douglas in the south, Cooktown in the north, Chillagoe in the west; Queensland	East
Kula	Kula, Noolulgo, Kurnu, Gunu, Guerno, Kornu, Kornoo, Kuno, Guno, Gunu	New South Wales	Riverine
Kulumali		Queensland
Kumbainggiri	Kumbainggiri, Kumbainggeri, Kumbaingir, Kumbaingeri, Kumbangerai, Koombanggary, Koombainga, Coombangree, Coombyngura, Gumbaingar, Gunbaingar, Guinbainggri, Bellinger, Belingen, Nimboy, Woolgoolga, Orara, Gumbainggir, Gumbaynggir	New South Wales	Southeast
Kunapa people		Northern Territory
Kundjey'mi		Northern Territory	North
Kungadutji		Queensland
Kungarakan	Kungarakany	Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Kunggara	Kurtjar	Queensland	Gulf
Kunggari	Gunggari	Queensland	Riverine
Kungkalenja		Queensland
Kunindiri	Gunindiri	Northern Territory	Gulf
Kunja		Queensland	Riverine
Kurrama	Kurama, Gurama, Kerama, Karama, Korama, Kormama, Jana:ri, Jawunmara	Western Australia	Northwest
Kureinji	Kareingi, Karin, Kerinma, Karinma, Garengema, Garnghes, Kinenekinene, Kianigane, Keramin, Kemendok, Pintwa, Jungeegatchere	New South Wales
Kuringgai	Awabakal	New South Wales	Southeast
Kurnai	Ganai, Gunai, Gunnai	Gippsland, Victoria	Southeast
Kurung		Victoria
Kutjal		Queensland
Kutjala		Queensland
Kuuku-ya'u		Queensland	East
Kuungkari		Queensland	Eyre
Kuwema		Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Kwantari		Queensland
Kwarandji		Northern Territory
Kwatkwat		Victoria
Kwiambal	Koi, Kweembul, Quieumble, Queenbulla, Ngarabal	New South Wales
Kwini		Western Australia	Kimberley

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Language group name	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Laia		Queensland
Lairmairrener		Tasmania
Lama Lama	Contemporary grouping; an aggregate of many clan groups. Not to be confused with Lama-Lama language, aka Mba Rumbathama.	Queensland	East
Lanima		Queensland
Larrakia	Larakia, Larrakeyah, Larakya	Northern Territory	North
Lardiil	Lardil	Queensland	Gulf
Latjilatji	Latie Latie	Victoria
Lotiga		Queensland
Luthigh		Queensland	West Cape

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Language group name	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Madjandji		Queensland
Madngela		Northern Territory
Madoitja		Western Australia
Maduwongga		Western Australia
Magatige		Northern Territory
Maya	Maia	Western Australia	Northwest
Maiawali		Queensland	Eyre
Maijabi	Mayi-Yapi	Queensland	Gulf
Maikudunu	Mayi-Kutuna	Queensland	Gulf
Maikulan	Mayi-Kulan	Queensland	Gulf
Maithakari	Mayi-Thakurti	Queensland	Gulf
Malak Malak		Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Malantji		Queensland
Malgana	Malkana	Western Australia	Northwest
Malgaru		Western Australia
Maljangapa	Maljangpa, Malya-napa, Mulya-napa, Mulya-nappa, Mullia-arpa, Malynapa, Maljapa, Malyapa, Maljangaba, Karikari, Bulali, Bulali, Malyangaba	New South Wales	Spencer
Malngin		Western Australia
Malpa	(Kalaako?)	Western Australia	Southwest
Mamu	Morruburra (Dulgabara?)	Innisfail; from Murdering Point in the south to Tolga in the north, Queensland
Manbarra		Palm Island, Queensland
Mandandanji		Queensland	Riverine
Mandara		Western Australia
Manthi		Western Australia
Mandjildjara		Western Australia
Mandjindja		Western Australia	Desert
Mangarla	Mangala	Western Australia	Desert
Mangarai	Mangarayi, Mungaria	Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Marra	Mara	Northern Territory	Gulf
Maranganji	Margany	Queensland	Riverine
Maranunggu		Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Maraura	Mareawura, Mareaura, Marowra, Marowera, Marraa Warree, Marrawarra, Waimbio, Wimbaja, Wiimbaio, Berlko, Ilaila, Barkindji	New South Wales
Marditjali		Victoria
Mardudunera	Martuthunira	Western Australia	Northwest
Mariamo		Northern Territory
Maridan		Northern Territory
Maridjabin		Northern Territory
Marijedi		Northern Territory
Marimanindji	Marramaninjsji	Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Maringar	Marringarr	Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Marinunggo		Northern Territory
Marithiel	Marrithiyel	Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Mariu		Northern Territory
Marrago		Queensland
Martu	Mardu	Western Australia
Marulta		Queensland
Matuntara		Northern Territory
Maung		Northern Territory	Arnhem
Maya	Maia	Western Australia
Mbewum	Mbeiwum	Queensland	West Cape
Mbukarla		Northern Territory	North
Meintangk		South Australia
Menthajangal		Northern Territory
Meru	(Ngaiawang, Ngawait, Nganguruku, Erawirung?)	South Australia	Riverine
Mian	Miyan	Queensland	Northeast
Milpulo	Milpulko, Mailpurlgu, Mamba, Danggali	New South Wales
Mimungkum		Queensland
Minang		Western Australia	Southwest
Mingin		Queensland	Gulf
Minjambuta		Victoria
Minjungbal	Minjangbal, Minyung, Minyowa, Gendo, Gando Minjang, Gandowal, Ngandowul, Cudgingberry	New South Wales
Miriwung	Miriwoong, Miriuwong	Ord River, Western Australia	Kimberley
Mirning		Western Australia	Southwest
Mitaka	Mithaka	Queensland	Eyre
Mitjamba	Mbara	Queensland	Gulf
Miwa		Western Australia	Kimberley
Morowari	Murawari, Murawarri, Murrawarri, Muruworri, Muruwurri, Murueri, Moorawarree, Marawari, Marawara, Muruwari	New South Wales	Riverine
Mpalitjanh		Queensland	West Cape
Muluridji		Queensland
Muragan		Queensland
Murinbata	Murrinh-patha	Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Muringura		Northern Territory
Murngin		Northern Territory
Murunitja		Western Australia
Muthimuthi	Muti Muti, Mutte Mutte, Matimati, Madi-madi, Mataua, Moorta, Matthee-matthee, Bakiin, Madi Madi, Madhi Madhi, Maruara. Also Yita Yida and Tati Dadi.	New South Wales
Mutjati		Queensland
Mutpura	Mudburra	Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Mutumui		Queensland	East

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Language group name	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Nakako		Western Australia	Desert
Nakara		Northern Territory	Arnhem
Nana	Nganawongka. = Pini?	Western Australia	Desert
Nanda	Nhanta	Western Australia	Northwest
Nangah		Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Nangatadjara	Nyanganyatyara	Western Australia	Desert
Nangatara		Western Australia
Nanggikorongo		Northern Territory
Nanggumiri	Ngan'giwumirri	Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Nango		Northern Territory
Narangga		South Australia	Spencer
Narinari	Nari Nari	New South Wales
Naualko	Nawalko, Ngunnhalgu, Unelgo, Bungyarlee, Wampandi, Wampangee, Wombungee, Barundji	New South Wales
Nauo	Nawu	South Australia	Spencer
Nawagi	Nyawaygi	Queensland	Rainforest
Ngadadjara	Ngatatjara, Ngaanyatjarra	Western Australia	Desert
Ngadjunmaia	Ngatjumay	Western Australia	Southwest
Ngadjuri	Ŋadjuri	South Australia	Spencer
Ngaiawang		South Australia
Ngaiawongga		Western Australia
Ngaku	Niungacko, Dainggatti, Dunghutti	New South Wales
Ngalakan		Northern Territory	Arnhem
Ngalea		South Australia	Desert
Ngalia		Northern Territory
Ngaliwuru		Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Ngaluma	Ngarluma	Western Australia	Northwest
Ngamba	Ngambar, Ngeunbah, Biripi	New South Wales
Ngameni	Ngamini	South Australia	Eyre
Ngandangara		Queensland
Ngandi		Northern Territory	Arnhem
Ngan'gikurunggurr		Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Nganguruku		South Australia
Ngarabal	Ngarabul, Ngarrabul, Narbul, Marbul	New South Wales	Southeast
Ngaralta		South Australia
Ngardi	Ngarti	Northern Territory	Desert
Ngardok		Northern Territory
Ngarigo	Ngarego, Ngarago, Garego, Currak-da-bidgee, Ngarigu, Ngarrugu, Ngarroogoo, Murring, Bemeringal, Guramal, Gurmal, Bradjerak, Bombala, Menero, Cooma	New South Wales	Southeast
Ngarinjin	Ngarinyin	Western Australia	Kimberley
Ngarinman		Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Ngarkat	Ngargad	South Australia	Riverine
Ngarla		Western Australia	Northwest
Ngarlawongga	Ngalawangka	Western Australia	Northwest
Ngarrindjeri	Raminyeri (or Ramindjeri), Narrinyeri	Lower Murray River	Riverine
Ngaro		Queensland
Ngathokudi		Queensland
Ngatjan		Queensland
Ngaun	Ngawun	Queensland	Gulf
Ngawait		South Australia
Ngewin		Northern Territory
Nggamadi		Queensland
Ngintait		South Australia
Ngiyambaa	Ngemba	New South Wales
Ngoborindi	Nguburinji	Queensland	Gulf
Ngolibardu		Western Australia
Ngolokwangga		Northern Territory
Ngombal	Ngumbarl	Western Australia	Kimberley
Ngormbur	Ngombur	Northern Territory	North
Ngugi		Queensland
Ngulungbara		Queensland
Ngunawal	Ngunuwal, Ngoonawawal, Wonnawal, Nungawal, Yarr, Yass, Lake George, Five Islands, Molonglo, Gurungada	Australian Capital Territory	Southeast
Ngundjan	Kunjen	Queensland	West Cape
Ngurawola		Queensland
Ngurelban	Ngurraiillam	Victoria	Riverine
Nguri		Queensland	Riverine
Ngurlu		Western Australia
Ngurunta		South Australia
Niabali		Western Australia
Nimanburu		Western Australia	Kimberley
Ninanu		Western Australia
Njakinjaki	Nyaki-Nyaki	Western Australia	Southwest
Njamal	Nyamal	Western Australia	Northwest
Njangamarda	Nyangumarda	Western Australia	Desert
Njikena	Nyikina	Western Australia	Kimberley
Njulnjul	Nyul Nyul	Western Australia	Kimberley
Njunga		Western Australia
Njuwathai		Queensland
Noala	Nhuwala, Nhuwala-palyku	Western Australia	Northwest
Nokaan		Western Australia
Noongar	Njunga, Nyoongar, Nyungar, Noongar. Comprises dialectical groups:, Juat, Balardong, Njunga, Njakinjaki, Wilman, Pindjarup, Pibelman (Bibulmun, Bibbulmun), Keneang, Minang (Menang), Koreng, Warandi, Whadjuk.	South-western Western Australia
Norweilemil		Northern Territory
Nuenonne	South east	Tasmania	Tasmania
Nukunu		South Australia	Spencer
Nunggubuju	Nunggubuyu	Northern Territory	Arnhem
Nunukul		Queensland	North Stradbroke Island

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Group name	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Oitbi		Northern Territory
Ola	Worla	Western Australia	Kimberley
Olkolo		Queensland
Ombila		Queensland
Ongkarango	Unggarangi	Western Australia	Kimberley
Ongkomi	Unggumi	Western Australia	Kimberley
Otati		Queensland

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Language group name	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Pakadji		Queensland
Pandjima	Banjima	Western Australia	Northwest
Pangerang		Victoria
Pangkala	Banggarla	South Australia	Spencer
Paredarerme	Oyster Bay	Tasmania	Tasmania
Parundji	Paruindji, Paruindi, Paruinji, Paroinge, Barundji, Barungi, Bahroonjee, Baroongee, Bahroongee, Barrengee, Parooinge, Barunga	New South Wales	Riverine
Paiyungu	Bayungu	Western Australia	Port Headland
Peerapper		Tasmania	Tasmania
Peramangk		South Australia	Spencer
Perrakee		Unknown, either WA or NT
Pibelmen	Bibbulman	Western Australia	Southwest
Pilatapa	Pirlatapa	South Australia	Eyre
Pindiini		Western Australia
Pindjarup	Pinjareb, Pinjarup	Western Australia	Southwest
Pini		Western Australia
Pintupi	Pintubi, Bindubi, Bindibu, Bindubu	Northern Territory	Desert
Pitapita	Pitta-Pitta	Queensland	Eyre
Pitjantjatjara	Pitjantjara, Pitjandjara	Central Australia	Desert
Pitjara	Bidjara	Queensland	Northeast
Pongaponga		Northern Territory
Pontunj		Queensland
Portaulun		South Australia
Potaruwutj		South Australia
Potidjara		Western Australia
Punaba	Punuba	Western Australia	Kimberley
Puneitja		Northern Territory
Punthamara		Queensland
Pyemmairre	North East	Tasmania	Tasmania

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Language group name	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Rakkaia		Queensland
Ramindjeri		South Australia
Rembarunga	Rembarnga	Northern Territory	Arnhem
Ringaringa		Queensland
Rungarungawa		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	Takalak	Queensland	Gulf
Tagoman		Northern Territory
Taior	Thaayorre	Queensland	West Cape
Talandiji	Thalanyji, Talandji	Western Australia	Northwest
Tanganekald		South Australia
Targari	Tharrgari	Western Australia	Northwest
Taribelang		Queensland
Tatitati	Dadi Dadi	Victoria
Tatungalung	Tatungoloong	Victoria
Taungurong		Victoria
Tedei		Western Australia
Tenma		Western Australia
Tepiti		Queensland
Teppathiggi	Tepiti	Queensland	West Cape
Tharawal	Darawal, Carawal, Turawal, Thurawal, Thurrawal, Thurrawall, Turuwal, Turuwul, Turrubul, Tutuwull, Ta-ga-ry, Five Islands	New South Wales	Southeast
Thaua	Thawa, Tauaira, Thurga, Thoorga, Durga, Dhurga, Tharawal, Tadera-manji, Guyanagal, Guyangal-yuin, Murring, Katungal, Baianga, Paienbera	New South Wales
Thereila		Queensland
Thiin		Western Australia	Northwest
Tirari	Dhirari	South Australia	Eyre
Tjalkadjara	Tjalkanti	Western Australia	Desert
Tjapukai		Queensland	Rainforest
Tjapwurong	Djabwurung	Victoria	Riverine
Tjeraridjal		Western Australia
Tjial		Northern Territory
Tjingili	Jingili	Northern Territory	Desert
Tjongkandji	Tjungundji	Queensland	West Cape
Tjupany	= Madoidja?	Western Australia	Desert
Tjuroro	Jurruru	Western Australia	Northwest
Tommeginne	North	Tasmania	Tasmania
Toogee	South West	Tasmania	Tasmania
Totj		Queensland
Tulua		Queensland
Tunuvivi	Tiwi	Northern Territory	North
Tyerremotepanner	North Midlands	Tasmania	Tasmania

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Language group name	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Ualarai	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	Barungguan	Queensland	East
Umede	Umida	Western Australia	Kimberley
Umpila	Ombila	Queensland	East
Undanbi		Queensland
Unjadi		Queensland
Uutaalnganu		Queensland	East

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Language group name	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Wadere		Northern Territory
Wadikali	Wadigali, Evelyn Creek	New South Wales	Eyre
Wadja	Wadjigu	Queensland	Northeast
Wadjabangai		Queensland
Wadjalang	Dharawala	Queensland
Wadjari	Watjarri	Western Australia	Northwest
Wagiman	Wagoman	Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Wailpi		South Australia
Wakabunga		Queensland	Gulf
Wakaja	Wakaya	Northern Territory	Desert
Wakaman		Queensland
Wakara		Queensland
Wakawaka	Waka Waka	Queensland	Northeast
Walangama		Queensland	Gulf
Walbanga	Thurga, Thoorga, Bugellimanji, Bargalia, Moruya	New South Wales
Walgalu	Walgadu, Wolgal, Wolgah, Tumut, Tumut River people, Guramal, Gurmal	New South Wales
Waljen		Western Australia
Walmadjari	Walmatjarri	Western Australia	Desert
Walmbaria		Queensland
Walpiri	Warlpiri	Northern Territory	Desert
Walu		Northern Territory
Waluwara	Warluwarra	Queensland	Desert
Wambaia	Wambaya	Northern Territory	Desert
Wanamara	Wunumara	Queensland	Gulf
Wandandian	Wandandian, Tharumba, Kurialyuin, Murraygaro, Jervis Bay	New South Wales
Wandarang		Northern Territory
Wandjira		Northern Territory
Wangaaybuwan	Wongaibon, Ngemba, Ngeumba, Ngiumba	New South Wales
Wangan		Queensland	Northeast
Wongi	Wangatha	Western Australia	Desert
Wanji	Waanyi	Northern Territory	Gulf
Wanjiwalku	Weyneubulkoo, Wonipalku, Wanyabalku, Wonjimalku, Pono, Pernowie, Pernowrie, Kongait, Tongaranka, Wandjiwalgu	New South Wales	Riverine
Wanjuru		Queensland
Wanman		Western Australia
Warakamai		Queensland
Waramanga	Warumungu	Northern Territory	Desert
Wardal		Western Australia
Wardaman		Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Wardandi		Western Australia	Southwest
Wargamaygan	Warakamai	Queensland	Rainforest
Wariangga	Warriyangga	Western Australia	Northwest
Warkawarka		Victoria
Warki		South Australia
Warlmanpa		South Australia	Desert
Warray		Northern Territory	Fitzmaurice
Warungu		Queensland
Warwa		Western Australia	Kimberley
Wathaurung	Wathawurrung, Wada Warrung, Wathaurong	Geelong	Southeast
Watiwati	Wadi Wadi	Victoria
Watta		Northern Territory
Waveroo		New South Wales	Riverine
Wawula	= Wardal people? Madoidja people?	Western Australia	Desert
Wayilwan	Wailwan, Weiwan, Wilwan, Wallwan, Wailwun, Waal-won, Wile wile, Wali, Waljwan, Ngiumba, Weilwan	New South Wales
Wembawemba	Wambawamba, Wamba Wamba, Womba, Weumba, Waamba, Waimbiwaimbi, Gourrmjanyuk, Gorrmjanyuk, Wemba Wemba	New South Wales
Wenamba		Western Australia
Wenambal	Wembria	Western Australia
Weraerai	Wiraiarai, Weraiari, Wirri-wirri, Wirraarai, Warlarai, Wolroi, Wolleri, Waholari, Wolaroo, Walarai, Juwalarai, Walari, Wolaroi, Woolaroi, Ginniebal	New South Wales
Whadjuk	Wadjuk, Whajook, Wadjug, Wajuk	Western Australia	Southwest
Widi		Western Australia
Widjabal	Noowidal, Nowgyujul, Waibra, Ettrick, Watji, Watchee	New South Wales
Wiilman	Weelman, Wilman	Western Australia	Southwest
Wik	Wikapatja, Wikatinda, Wikepa, Wik-kalkan, Wiknatanja, Wikianji, Mimungkum, Wikmean, Wikampama	Queensland	West Cape
Wikampama		Queensland
Wikapatja		Queensland
Wikatinda		Queensland
Wikepa		Queensland
Wikianji		Queensland
Wik-kalkan		Queensland
Wikmean		Queensland
Wikmunkan		Queensland
Wiknantjara		Queensland
Wiknatanja		Queensland
Wilawila		Western Australia
Wilingura		Northern Territory
Wilyakali	Wiljakali, Wiljali, Wiljagali, Bo-arli, Bulali, Wilyali	New South Wales
Winduwinda	Winda Winda	Queensland	West Cape
Wiradjuri	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		South Australia	Spencer
Wirdinja		Western Australia
Wiri		Queensland
Wirngir		Western Australia
Wodiwodi	Woddi Woddi, Illawarra, Tharawal	New South Wales
Wogait	Worgait	Northern Territory
Wooptang	Wooptang Woobla	Western Australia
Wongaibon	Wongai-bun, Wongabon, Wonghibone, Wonjhibon, Wonjibone, Wongi-bone, Wonghi, Wungai, Wuzai, Wozai, Mudall, Wangaaybuwan	New South Wales	Riverine
Wongkadjera		Queensland
Wongkamala	Wangkamana	Northern Territory	Eyre
Wongkanguru	Wangkangurru	South Australia	Eyre
Wongkumara	Wangkumara	Queensland	Eyre
Wonnarua	Wonnuaruah, Wannerawa, Wonarura, Wonnah	Hunter Region	Southeast
Worimi	Warrimee, Warramie, Gadang, Kattang, Kutthung, Guttahn, Cottong, Wattung, Watthungk, Kutthack, Gingai, Gringai, Gooreenggai, Port Stephens tribe	New South Wales	Southeast
Worora		Western Australia	Kimberley
Wotjobaluk	Wotjoballuk, Wergaia	Victoria
Wudjari		Western Australia	Southwest
Wulgurukaba		Queensland
Wulili	Wuli-wuli	Queensland	Northeast
Wulpura		Queensland
Wulwulam		Northern Territory
Wunambal	Wunambul	Western Australia	Kimberley
Wuningargk		Northern Territory	North
Wurango		Northern Territory
Wurundjeri	Wirundjeri, Woiworung, Woiwurrong	Melbourne	Southeast
Wuthathi		Queensland	East

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Language group name	Alternative names or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location	AIATSIS region
Yamatji	Amangu, Badimia, Yamatji Marlpa, Baiyungu (Gnulli Claim), Budina, Gnulli, Malgana, Naaguja, Nanda, Thudgari, Yugunga-Nya, Wajarri Yamatji	Western Australia	Murchison and gascoyne
Yanda	Janda	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			Desert
Yolngu	Dangu	Arnhem Land	Arnhem
Yorta Yorta	Bangerang, Jotijota, 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	Jagara	Queensland	Northeast
Yuin	Yuwin, Djiringanj, Dyirringan, Jeringin, Juwin, Thaua	Eurobodalla Shire, south-eastern New South Wales	Southeast
Yulparitja	Nangatara	South Australia	Desert

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