List of Australian Aboriginal group names
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, although also an Indigenous Australian people.
Typically, Aboriginal Australian mobs[1] are differentiated by language groups.[2] 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).
List
Language groups | Alternative names or component (sub-)groups | Geographical location | AIATSIS region |
---|---|---|---|
A | |||
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 | |
Awinmul[2] | Awinnmull Awinmul, Awinmil | Northern Territory | |
Awngthim[1] | Queensland | West Cape | |
B | |||
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 |
Bardi[2] | Bad, Bard, Barda, Baada, Baardi[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
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 | Northern Territory | |
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 | Northern Territory | |
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 | ||
D | |||
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 | |
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 | ||
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 | |
E | |||
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 | |||
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 |
Garrwa[1] | Karawa, Garawa[2] | Northern Territory | Gulf |
Geawegal[1][2] | Keawaikal, Geawagal, Geawa-gal, Garewagal, Gwea-gal | Sydney | Southeast |
Gia[2] | Giya[1] | Queensland | Northeast |
Giabal[2] | Queensland | ||
Gkuthaarn[2] | Khutant, Kareldi, Kutanda, possibly same as Garandi/Karundi/Karrandee | Queensland | Gulf |
Goeng[2] | 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[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 |
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 | |
I | |||
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 | |
J | |||
Jardwadjali[2] | Jaadwa[1] Jadawadjali | Victoria | Riverine |
Jaako[2] | Northern Territory | ||
Jaara[2] | Djadjawurung[1] | Victoria | Riverine |
Jabirr Jabirr[2] | Jabirrjabirr, Djaberadjabera,[1] DjaberrDjaberr, Dyaberdyaber, Jabba Jabba | Western Australia | Kimberley |
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 |
Jawi[2] | Djawi, Djaui[1] | Western Australia | Kimberley |
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 | |||
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 | ||
Kareldi[2] | Gkuthaarn/Kuthant[1], Kareldi, Kutanda, possibly Garandi/Karundi/Karrandee | 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, Gaurna, 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, Kokatja, Googatha, | South Australia | |
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] | (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 |
Kukatj[2] | Kukatj[1], Marago, Gudadj, Gudadji, Gugady, Gugatj, Kokatj, Kukatji, Kukatyi, Konggada | Queensland | Gulf |
Kukatja[1] | Kokatja,[2], Gugadja, Kukati | Western Australia | Desert |
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 | |||
Laia[2] | Queensland | ||
Lairmairrener[2] | Tasmania | ||
Lama Lama[1] | Contemporary grouping; an aggregate of many clan groups. Not to be confused with Lama-Lama language, aka Mba Rumbathama. | 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 | ||
Luritja[1] | Loritja, Kukatja,[2] Gugadja | Northern Territory | Desert |
Luthigh[1] | Queensland | West Cape | |
M | |||
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 | |
N | |||
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[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:, Juat, Balardong, Njunga, Njakinjaki, Wilman, Pindjarup, Pibelman (Bibulmun, Bibbulmun), Keneang, Minang (Menang), Koreng, Warandi, Whadjuk. | 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 | North Stradbroke Island | |
O | |||
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 | |||
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] | Bayungu | Western Australia | Port Headland |
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 |
R | |||
Rakkaia[2] | Queensland | ||
Ramindjeri[2] | South Australia | ||
Rembarunga[2] | Rembarnga[1] | Northern Territory | Arnhem |
Ringaringa[2] | Queensland | ||
Rungarungawa[2] | Queensland | ||
S | |||
Spinifex people | Pila Nguru | Nullarbor Plain | |
T | |||
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 |
U | |||
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 | |||
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 |
Weilwan | Wailwan,[1] Wayilwan, Weiwan, Wilwan, Wallwan, Wailwun, Waal-won, Wile wile, Wali, Waljwan, Ngiumba, Weilwan,[2] Wailwan, Ngiyampaa Wailwan and Ngemba Wailwan | 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 | |
Y | |||
Yamatji | Amangu, Badimia, Yamatji Marlpa, Baiyungu (Gnulli Claim), Budina, Gnulli, Malgana, Naaguja, Nanda, Thudgari, Yugunga-Nya, Wajarri 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 |
Yuwaalaraay[2] | Yualarai, Yualloroi, Yowaleri, Uollaroi, Youallerie, Yualari, Yualai, Yerraleroi, Yowalri, Euahlayi, Juwaljai, Yuwalyai, Wallarai, Wolleroi, Walleri, Wollaroi, Noongahburrahs, Yuwaaliyaay, Ualarai | New South Wales |
See also
- Australian frontier wars
- Indigenous peoples of Australia
- Languages confirmed by AIATSIS
Notes
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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 alternative 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
- "AusAnthrop Australian Aboriginal tribal database - Jaburara". AusAnthrop.net. Archived from the original on 17 March 2009. Retrieved 21 June 2008.
- "Barapa Barapa". Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations. 6 July 2011. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011.
- "Definition of NARRINYERI". Dictionary by Merriam-Webster.
- "General Information Folio 5: Appropriate Terminology, Indigenous Australian Peoples" (PDF). Flinders University. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
- Gould, Richard A. (1969). Yiwara; foragers of the Australian desert. New York, N.Y.: Scribner. OCLC 23296.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Tindale, Norman Barnett (1974). Aboriginal Tribes of Australia: Their Terrain, Environmental Controls, Distribution, Limits, and Proper Names. Australian National University.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- "Traditional Life". Archived from the original on 22 March 2010. Retrieved 11 March 2010.
External links
- Aboriginal Culture
- "About us". Australian Tribes Australia DNA. − List of the 716 Individual Tribal Groups identified throughout Australia... reproduced with permission, George William (Buralnyarla) Helon's Aborignal Australia: Register of Tribe, Clan, Horde, Linguistic Group, Language Names and AIATSIS Language Codes - Including Synonyms, Misnomers and Approximate Locations (1998)
- 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