List of Indigenous Australian group names

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This List of Indigenous Australian group names contains names and collective designations which have been applied, either formerly or in the past, to groups of Indigenous Australians.

Note: It is very important to be aware that the term tribe is really not very useful in indigenous Australia. There are very few cases where there are clear groups that correspond to such a term. In reality most indigenous Australians could name a number of groups of which they are members, each group being defined on different criteria and often with much overlapping. Many of the names listed below are properly understood as language or dialect names, some are simply the word meaning 'man/person' in the associated language, some are autonyms (i.e. the name as used by the people themselves), some are exonyms (i.e., names used by one group for another, and not by that group itself), while others are terms for people from a specific area.

Names marked with a 1 signifies the name is one of the names used on the widely used map by David Horton in 1994 published in The Encyclopedia of Aboriginal Australia by AIATSIS. This map also divides Australia into 18 regions (Southwest, Northwest, Desert, Kimberley, Fitzmaurice, North, Arnhem, Gulf, West Cape, Torres Strait, East, Rainforest, Northeast, Eyre, Riverine, Southeast, Spencer and Tasmania); the region of the tribes which are depicted in this map are shown below.

Names with a 2 signify the name is the main name used in Norman Tindale's "Catalogue of Australian Aboriginal Tribes"[1], in his book Aboriginal Tribes of Australia. Their Terrain, Environmental Controls, Distribution, Limits, and Proper Names published in 1974. (Each has a separate article under the name listed there, and other alternate names are also listed.) In most cases below (but not all) the name in the left column "Group name" is also the main name used by Tindale.

For further detailed overview and descriptions of some of these groups, see Australian Aboriginal tribes


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Group name Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups Geographical location AIATSIS region
Airiman2 Wagiman Northern Territory
Ajabakan2 Aiabakan, Bakanu, Baganu, Bakanh1 Queensland West Cape
Ajabatha2 Aiabadu, Aiyaboto, Jabuda, Koka Ai-ebadu, Aiebadu, Koko Aiebadu, Kikahiabilo, Bakanh Queensland
Alawa12 Alaua, Allawa, Allaua, Allua, Allowa, Alowa, Leealowa, Kallaua, Allowiri, Allaura, Galleewo Northern Territory Desert
Alura2 Allura Alura, Hallura, Nallura, Jaminjung Northern Territory
Alyawarre1 Iliaura2, Illiaura, Iljaura, Ilyaura, Ilyowra Illyowra, Illura, Aliawara, Alyawara, Alyawarra, Ilawara, Jaljuwara, Yalyuwara, Alyawarr Northern Territory Desert
Amangu12 Emangu, Amandyo, Ying, Champion Bay, Geraldton Western Australia Southwest
Amarak12 Amarag, Amuruk, Amurag, Amurrak, Ngamurak, Ngamurag, Umuriu, Umoreo Northern Territory North
Amijangal2 Ami, Amijangal Northern Territory
Anaiwan2 Anaywan, Anewan, Nowan, Enni-won, Yenniwon, Ee-na-won, En-nee-win, Eneewin, Inuwan, Inuwon, Neeinuwon, Enuin, Nganyayawana1 New South Wales Southeast
Andakerebina2 Antakiripina, Undejerebina, Andeberegina, Walwallie, Andakerebina, Andegerebenha1 Northern Territory Desert
Andinyin Western Australia[2]
Andyamathanha1 (Jadliaura ?) Wailpi2 SA Spencer
Anguthimri1 Jupangati2 Queensland West Cape
Ankamuti2 Goomkoding, Yukamakundji, Amkomti, Ondaima, Oiyamkwi, Apukwi, Anggamudi1 Queensland West Cape
Anmatyerre1 Nmatjera, Unmatjera, Inmatjera, Anmatjara, Urmitchee, Janmadjara, Janmatjiri, Yanmedjara, Yandmadjari, Anmatjera2 Northern Territory Desert
Antakirinja12 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
Araba2 Arap, Aripa, Ngariba Queensland
Arabana 12 Ngarabana, Arabuna Arrabunna, Arrabonna, Arubbinna, Arapina, Arapani, Urapuna Urabuna, Urabunna Urroban, Wangarabana, Wongkurapuna, Wangarabunna, Jendakarangu, Nulla, Yendakarangu, Peake, Anna South Australia Eyre
Arakwal2 Arakwal, Naiang, Cool-al, Kahwul, Njung, Nyung, Lismore, Kogung, Yawkum-yore, Jawjumeri New South Wales
Arrernte1 Aranda2, Aranta, Arrente, Arunda, Arunta, Arranda, Arinta, Arrinda, Urrundie, Herinda, Arrundta, Wonggaranda, Urrundie, Ilpma, Ulpma, Paroola, Wongkatjeri Central Australia Desert
Arnga2 Woljamidi, Woljamiri, Molyamidi, Kuluwara, Kuluwaran, Guluwarin, Kolaia, Arawari, Arawodi Western Australia
Atjinuri2 Adjinadi, Itinadjana, Itinadyana, Itinadyand, Nedgulada, Imatjana Queensland
Awabakal 12 Awabakal, Awaba, Awabagal, Lake Macquaire Newcastle, Kuring-gai, Ninyowa, Kuri New South Wales Southeast
Awarai2 Warai, Warei, Warrai, Awarrai, Awarra Northern Territory
Awinmul2 Awinnmull Awinmul, Awinmil Northern Territory
Awngthim1 Queensland West Cape

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Group name Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups Geographical location AIATSIS region
Baada2 Bad, Bard, Barda, Bardi1 Western Australia Kimberley
Badjalang2 Badjalang, Badjelang, Budulung, Buggul, Paikalyung, Bandjalang, Bandjalong, Bunjellung, Bundela, Bundel, Widje, Watchee, Woomargou, Bundjalung1 New South Wales Southeast
Badjiri2 Badjidi, Badjeri, Baddyeri, Byierri, Baderi, Poidgerry, Badjedi, Budjari1, Poidgerryygbadhje Queensland Riverine
Baiali2 Byellee, Bieli, Byellel, Orambul, Urambal, Bayali1 Queensland Northeast
Baijungu2 Baijungo Baijungu, Baiong, Baiung, Biong, Paiunggu, Bayungu, Palyungu, Payungu1 Western Australia Northwest
Bailgu2 Bailko Bailgu, Pailgu, Pailgo, Baljgu, Balju, Palgu, Bailju, Bailgo, Balgu, Boolgoo, Pulgoe, Mangguldulkara, Paljarri, Palyku, Palku1 Western Australia Northwest
Bakanambia2 Wanbara, Wambara, Kokolamalma, Lamalama, Lamul-lamul, Kokaoalamalma, Mukinna, Banambia, Lamalama, Banambila Princess Charlotte Bay, New South Wales
Balardong2 Balardung1 Western Australia Southwest
Banbai2 Banbai, Bahnbi, Athnbi, Gumbainggir New South Wales
Bandjigali New South Wales Riverine
Bandjin2 Queensland
Barada2 Baradha1 Queensland Northeast
Baranbinja2 Baranbinja, Barren-binya, Parran-binye, Burranbinya, Burrunbinya, Barrumbinya, Burranbinga, Burrabinya, Barranbinya1 New South Wales Riverine
Baraparapa2 Baraparapa, Burrabura-ba, Baraba-baraba, Barraba-barraba, Bareber, Burrappa, Burrapper, Bureba, Burabura, Boora-boora, Burapper, Boort, Baraba Baraba1 New South Wales Riverine
Barbaram2 Mbabaram1 Queensland Rainforest
Barimaia2 Badimaya1 Western Australia Southwest
Barindji12 Barrengee, Beriait, Berri-ait, Paur, Paroo, Bpaaroo, Bpaaroon-je New South Wales Riverine
Barkindji12 Barkinji, Barkinjee, Barkunjee, Bahkunji, Pakindji, Bakindji, Bahkunjy, Parkungi, Parkengee, Parkingee, Bakandi, Bargunji, Kurnu, Wimbaja, Barkungee New South Wales Riverine
Barna12 Queensland Northeast
Barunggam12 Queensland Riverine
Barungguan2 Queensland
Batjala2 Badtjala1 Queensland Southeast
Beriguruk2 Perrigurruk, Eri, Erei, Beriguruk, Limilngan
Bidawal2 Bidwell1 Victoria
Bidia2 Birria1 Queensland Eyre
Bidjigal Bediagal New South Wales
Bigambul12 Queensland Riverine
Bilingara2 Bilinara1, Bilinurra, Bilyanarra, Bilyanurra, Plinara, Pillenurra, Billianera, Bulinara, Bringara, Boonarra Northern Territory Fitzmaurice
Binbinga12 Binbingha, Binbinka, Pinbinga, Leepitbinga, Bing Binga Northern Territory Gulf
Bindal12 Queensland Northeast
Bindjali SA Riverine
Bingongina2 Bin-gongina, Bugongidja, Bingongina
Binigura2 Pinikura1 Western Australia Northwest
Biria2 Biri1 Queensland Northeast
Birpai2 Birpai, Birripai, Birrpiri, Brippai, Bripi, Birrapee, Biripi 1 New South Wales Southeast
Bitjara2 Queensland
Brabralung2 Victoria
Braiakaulung2 Victoria
Bratauolung2 Victoria
Bugulmara2 Queensland
Bukurnidja1 Northern Territory North
Buluwai2 Queensland
Bunganditj2 Buandig1 South Australia Riverine
Bunurong2 Boonwurrung1 Victoria Southeast
Burarra1 Anbara, Marawuraba, Madia, Maringa, Gunadba Gunaidbe, Gidjingali, Barera, Barara2, Baurera, Burera, Barea, Anbarra Northern Territory Arnhem
Buruna2 Purduna1 Western Australia Northwest
Bwgcolman Palm Island, Queensland

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Group name Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups Geographical location AIATSIS region
Daii2 Taii, Tai, Dalwango, Dalwongu, Darlwongo, Dhalwangu, Djawark, Djarlwag Northern Territory
Dainggati2 Dainggati, Djangadi, Dang-getti, Danghetti, Danggadi, Dhangatty, Thangatty, Thangatti, Dangati, Yuungai, Burugardi, Boorkutti, Nulla Nulla, Amberu, Himberrong, Jang, Daingatti, Dhan-Gadi, Dainggatti 1 New South Wales Southeast
Dalabon2 Buan, Buwan, Boun, Ngalkbon, Ngalkbun1 Northern Territory Arnhem
Dalla2 Queensland
Dangbon12 Gundangbon, Dangbun, Dangbar, Gumauwurk Northern Territory Arnhem
Danggali12 South Australia Riverine
Dangu2 Yirgala, Yolngu Northern Territory
Darambal2 Darumbal1 Queensland Northeast
Darkinjang2 Darkinjang, Darginjang, Darkinung1, Darknung New South Wales Southeast
Darug Daruk2, 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
Diakui2 Dhiyakuy, Djikai, Jikai, Tchikai, Dijogoi Northern Territory
Dieri2 Dieri South Australia Eyre
Djabugandji1 Queensland Rainforest
Djabugay Djabugandji, Tjapukai Kuranda, Queensland
Djaberadjabera2 Jabirrjabirr1 Western Australia Kimberley
Djagaraga2 Queensland
Djakunda2 Queensland
Djalakuru2 Jalakuru, Iwaidja1 Northern Territory Arnhem
Djamindjung2 Tjamindjung, Kaminjung, Jaminjang, Djamunjun, Jaminjung1, Djamundon, Djamadjong, Murinyuwen, Murinyuwan, Djamindjung Northern Territory Fitzmaurice
Djangu2 Djanga Northern Territory
Djankun2 Queensland
Djargurdwurung1 Victoria Southeast
Djaru2 Jaru1 Western Australia Desert
Dja Dja Wurrung Bendigo area, Victoria
Djaui2 Djawi1 Western Australia Kimberley
Djerait2 Tjerait, Cherait, Cherite, Sherait, Jeerite, Scherits, Tjiras, Tjerratj1 Northern Territory Fitzmaurice
Djerimanga2 Djeramanga, Jermangel, Kanambre, Kolobre Waak, Wulna, Woolna1, Woolnah, Woolner, Wulnar, Wolna, Woolua Northern Territory North
Djilamatang2 Victoria
Djinang2 Jandjinang, Jandjinung, Jakaula, Yandisha, Yandjinung, Yandjining, Yandjinang, Djinnang Djinang, Djinhang, Milingimbi, WullðËkki, Wulaki, Ullaki, Wulagi, Balmbi, Balmawi, Barlmawi, Manjarngi, Manyarrngi, Munarngo Manarrngu Northern Territory
Djinba2 Djimba, Jinba, Outjanbah, Gunalbingu, Ganalbwingu, Kurkamarnapia Northern Territory
Djirbalngan Queensland Rainforest
Djiru2 Queensland
Djirubal2 Queensland
Djiwali12 Jirwali1 Western Australia Northwest
Djowei2 Kumertuo, Djowei, Limilngan1 Northern Territory North
Djugun2 Jukun1 Western Australia Kimberley
Doolboong1 Northern Territory Kimberley
Duduroa2 Victoria
Duulngari2 Western Australia
Duwal2 Duwal Dhuwal, Murngin, Wulamba, Yolngu, Miwuyt, Balamumu, Barlamomo, Malag, Marlark, Arrawiya, Banjarrpuma, Bilmandji Dhurili, Durilji Northern Territory
Duwala2 Duala Duwala, Murngin, Wulamba Northern Territory

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Group name Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups Geographical location AIATSIS region
Eora 12 Eo-ra, Ea-ora, Iora, Yo-ra, Kameraigal, Camera-gal, Cammera, Gweagal, Botany Bay Tribe, Bedia-mangora, Gouia-gul, Wanuwangul, Kadigal Sydney Southeast
Erawirung2 South Australia
Ewamin2 Agwamin1 Queensland Gulf

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Group name Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups Geographical location AIATSIS region
Gaari2 Gari Gaari, Iwaidja Northern Territory
Gadjalivia2 Gadjalivia Gajalivia, Gudjalibi, Gudalavia, Gudjaliba, Gadjalibi, Gadjalibir, Burara Northern Territory
Gambalang2 Gunbalang1, Gambalang, Gunbulan, Walang, Gunbalang Northern Territory Arnhem
Gandangara2 Gandangara, Gundungurra1, Gundungari, Gundanora, Gurragunga, Burragorang, Gundungurra New South Wales Southeast
Geawegal12 Keawaikal, Geawagal, Geawa-gal, Garewagal, Gwea-gal Sydney Southeast
Gia2 Giya1 Queensland Northeast
Giabal2 Queensland
Goeng2 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, Korenggoreng2 Queensland
Gugu-Badhun1 (Kutjala?, Warungu?) Queensland Northeast
Gulidjan1 Victoria Southeast
Gulngai2 Queensland
Gunavidji2 Gunavidji Gunaviji, Gunawitji, Gunabidji, Gunabwidji, Gunjibidji, Witji, Gunibidji1 Northern Territory Arnhem
Gunditjmara12 Gournditch-mara, Dhauwurd wurrung, Dhawurdwurrung, Djab Wurrung, Djabwurrung, Gundidjmara, Kilcarer Gundidj, Worn Gundidj (Warrnambool) Victoria Southeast
Gungorogone2 Gungorogone Gungoragone, Gungorologni, Gungarawoni, Gungurulgungi, Gungurugoni1 Northern Territory Arnhem
Gunwinggu12 Gunwingo, Wengi, Wengej, Gundeidjeme, Gundeidjepmi, Gunwingu, Kulunglutji, Kulunglutchi, Gundeijeme, Margulitban, Unigangk, Urnigangg, Koorungo, Neinggu, Mangaridji Mangeri Northern Territory Arnhem
Guugu-Yimidhirr1 Queensland East

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Group name Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups Geographical location AIATSIS region
Idindji2 Queensland
Ilba2 Yilba1 Queensland Northeast
Ildawongga2 Western Australia
Inawongga2 Yinhawangka1 Western Australia Northwest
Indindji Yidinjiji1 Queensland Rainforest
Indjibandi2 Yindjibarndi1 Western Australia Northwest
Indjilandji2 Indjilandji Indjilindji, Injilinji, Intjilatja Northern Territory
Inggarda2 Yinggarda1 Western Australia Northwest
Ingura2 Wanindilaugwa, Andiljaugwa, Andilyaugwa, Wani-Ndiljaugwa, En Indiljaugwa, Amakurupa, Andilagwa, Lamadalpu, Awarikpa, Warnindilyakwa1 Northern Territory Arnhem
Iningai12 Queensland Eyre
Irukandji2 Yirrganydji, Irakanji, Yirkandji, Yirkanji, Yirgay, Yettkie (misreading), Illagona, Wongulli, Dungara, Tingaree, Dungarah, Dingal Cairns, Queensland
Ithu2 Queensland
Iwaidja2 Jiwadja, Jiwadja, Juwudja, Iwajia, Iyi, Eiwaja, Eaewardja, Eaewarga, Uwaidja, Unalla, Limbakaraja, Limba-Karadjee, Iwaiji, Tarula Northern Territory

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Group name Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups Geographical location AIATSIS region
Jaadwa2 Jardwadjali1 Victoria Riverine
Jaako2 Northern Territory
Jaara2 Djadjawurung1 Victoria Riverine
Jaburara2 Jaburrara1 Western Australia Northwest
Jadira2 Western Australia
Jadliaura2 South Australia
Jagalingu2 Yagalingu1 Queensland Northeast
Jagara2 Queensland
Jaitmathang2 Jaitmatang1 Victoria
Jalanga2 Yalarruga(?)1 Queensland Eyre
Jambina2 Yambina1 Queensland Northeast
Janda2 Yanda1 Queensland Eyre
Jandruwanta2 Yandruwandha1 South Australia Eyre
Jangaa2 Yanga1 Queensland Gulf
Jangga2 Queensland Northeast
Janggal2 Gananggalanda1 Queensland Gulf
Jangkundjara2 Yankuntjatjara1 South Australia Desert
Jangman2 Yangman1 Northern Territory Fitzmaurice
Janjula2 Northern Territory Gulf
Jardwadjali Vic
Jarijari2 Victoria
Jarildekald2 South Australia
Jaroinga2 Bularnu1 Northern Territory Desert
Jarowair2 Queensland
Jathaikana2 Queensland
Jaudjibaia2 Western Australia
Jauraworka2 Yawrawarka1 South Australia Eyre
Jawoyn1 Tjauen, Djouan, Djauun, Jawin, Chau-an, Tweinbol, Adowen, Djawin, Djawun, Djauwung, Charmong, Djauan2 Northern Territory Fitzmaurice
Jawuru2 Yawuru1 Western Australia Kimberley
Jeidji2 Yiiji1 Western Australia Kimberley
Jeithi2 Jeithi, Yeidthee, Pikkolatpan, Wiradjuri New South Wales
Jeljendi2 Yarluyandi1 South Australia Eyre
Jeteneru2 Queensland
Jetimarala2 Queensland
Jiegara Jiegera2, Yiegara, Jeigir, Yegera, Youngai, Jungai New South Wales
Jilngali2 Northern Territory
Jiman2 Yiman1 Queensland Northeast
Jinigudira2 Western Australia
Jinwum2 Minwum1 Queensland West Cape
Jirandali2 Yirandali1 Queensland Eyre
Jirjoront2 Yir Yoront1 Queensland West Cape
Jitajita2 Jitajita, Ita-ita, Ithi-ithi, Eethie-eethie, Eethee Ethee, Yetho, Yit-tha, Yitsa, Tjuop, Yitha Yitha1 New South Wales
Jokula2 Ganggalida1 Queensland Gulf
Juat2 Yuat1 Western Australia Southwest
Juipera2 Yuwi1 Queensland Northeast
Jukambal2 Jukambal, Jukambil, Yukambal, Yukambul, Yukambil, Yacambal, Yookumbul, Yookumbil, Yoocumbill, Ukumbil, Yookumble, Yoocomble, Ucumble, Yukumba New South Wales
Jukambe2 Queensland
Jukul2 Northern Territory
Julaolinja2 Queensland
Jumu2 Northern Territory
Junggor2 Northern Territory
Jungkurara2 Queensland
Jupagalk2 Victoria
Jupangati2 Yupangathi1 Queensland West Cape
Juru2 Yuru1 Queensland Northeast

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Group name Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups Geographical location AIATSIS region
Kaantju1 Queensland East
Kabalbara2 Gabalbara1 Queensland Northeast
Kabikabi2 Gubbi Gubbi1 Queensland Northeast
Kadjerong12 Northern Territory Kimberley
Kaiabara2 Queensland
Kaiadilt2 Gayardilt1 Queensland Gulf
Kairi2 Gayiri1 Queensland Northeast
Kaititja2 Kaytej1 Northern Territory Desert
Kakadu2 Gagudju1 Northern Territory North
Kalaako2 Western Australia
Kalali2 Kullilla1 Queensland Eyre
Kalamaia2 Kalaamaya1 Western Australia Southwest
Kalibal2 Kalibal, Murwillumbah, Moorung-moobar New South Wales
Kalibamu2 Queensland
Kalkadunga2 Kalkadoon1 Queensland Eyre
Kambure2 Gamberre1 Western Australia Kimberley
Kambuwal2 Queensland
Kamilaroi12 Kamilarai, Kamilari, Kamilroi, Kamilrai, Kamularoi, Kaameelarrai, Komleroy, Gamilaroi, Kahmilaharoy, Kamilary, Gumilori Gummilroi Ghummilarai, Cumilri, Kimilari, Kamil, Comleroy, Camel Duahi, Yauan, Tjake, Gamilaraay Northern New South Wales
Kamor2 Northern Territory
Kandju2 Queensland
Kaneang2 Kaniyang1 Western Australia Southwest
Kangulu2 Gangulu Queensland Northeast
Kanolu2 Queensland
Karadjari2 Karajarri1 Western Australia Desert
Karaman2 Northern Territory
Karangpurru1 Northern Territory Fitzmaurice
Karanguru2 Karangura1 South Australia Eyre
Karanja2 Queensland
Karawa2 Garawa1 Northern Territory Gulf
Kareldi2 Kuthant1 Queensland Gulf
Karendala2 Queensland
Karenggapa12 Karengappa, Karrengappa, Kurengappa New South Wales Eyre
Kariara2 Kariyarra1 Western Australia Northwest
Karingbal2 Garingbal Queensland Northeast
Kartudjara2 Mardu1 Western Australia Desert
Karuwali12 Queensland Eyre
Katubanut2 Gadubanud1 Victoria Southeast
Kaurareg2 Queensland
Kaurna12 Kaura (misprint), Coorna, Koornawarra, Nantuwara, Nantuwaru, Nganawara, Meljurna or Meyukattanna. Adelaide Spencer
Kawadji2 Queensland
Kawambarai2 Kareingi, Karin, Kerinma, Karinma, Garengema, Garnghes, Kinenekinene, Kianigane, Keramin, Kemendok, Pintwa, Jungeegatchere New South Wales
Kaytetye Kartetye, Kartiji, Keytej, Katish NT
Keiadjara2 Western Australia
Keinjan2 Queensland
Keramai2 Queensland
Kirrae2 Giraiwurung1 Victoria
Kitabal2 Kidabal, Dijabal, Kitta-bool, Kitabool, Kitapul, Gidabul, Gidjoobal, Kuttibul, Noowidal New South Wales
Kitja2 Kija1 Western Australia Kimberley
Koa2 Guwa1 Queensland Eyre
Koamu2 Kooma1 Queensland Riverine
Koara2 Kuwarra1 Western Australia Desert
Koenpal2 Queensland
Koinjmal2 Guwinmal1 Queensland Northeast
Kokangol2 Queensland
Kokatha Kokata2, Kokatha Mula, Googatha South Australia
Kokatja2 Kukatja1 Western Australia Desert
Koknar1 Queensland Gulf
Koko2 Queensland
Kokobididji2 Queensland
Kokobujundji2 Queensland
Kokoimudji2 Queensland
Kokojawa2 Queensland
Kokojelandji2 Kuku-yalanji1 Queensland East
Kokokulunggur2 Queensland
Kokomini12 Queensland West Cape
Kokonjekodi2 Queensland
Kokopatun2 Queensland
Kokopera2 Koko-bera1 Queensland West Cape
Kokowalandja2 Queensland
Kokowara2 Kokowarra Queensland East
Kolakngat2 Victoria
Konbudj1 Northern Territory North
Konejandi2 Gooniyandi1 Western Australia Kimberley
Kongabula2 Gungabula1 Queensland Northeast
Kongkandji2 Queensland
Koreng2 Goreng1 Western Australia Southwest
Korenggoreng2 Gureng Gureng1 Queensland Northeast
Korindji2 Gurindji1 Northern Territory Fitzmaurice
Kotandji2 Ngandji1 Northern Territory Desert
Krauatungalung2 Victoria
Kujani2 Kuyani1 South Australia Spencer
Kukatja2 Luritja1 Northern Territory Desert
Kukatja2 Kukatj1 Queensland Gulf
Kuku Yulanji Kuku Yulangi, Gugu Yulanji, Kuuku-yani1 Daintree Rainforest; from Port Douglas in the south, Cooktown in the north, Chillagoe in the west; Queensland East
Kula2 Kula, Noolulgo, Kurnu, Gunu, Guerno, Kornu, Kornoo, Kuno, Guno, Gunu1 New South Wales Riverine
Kulumali2 Queensland
Kumbainggiri2 Kumbainggiri, Kumbainggeri, Kumbaingir, Kumbaingeri, Kumbangerai, Koombanggary, Koombainga, Coombangree, Coombyngura, Gumbaingar, Gunbaingar, Guinbainggri, Bellinger, Belingen, Nimboy, Woolgoolga, Orara, Gumbainggir1, Gumbaynggir New South Wales Southeast
Kundjey'mi1 Northern Territory North
Kungadutji2 Queensland
Kungarakan2 Kungarakany1 Northern Territory Fitzmaurice
Kunggara2 Kurtjar1 Queensland Gulf
Kunggari2 Gunggari1 Queensland Riverine
Kungkalenja2 Queensland
Kunindiri2 Gunindiri1 Northern Territory Gulf
Kunja12 Queensland Riverine
Kurrama1 Kurama2, Gurama, Kerama, Karama, Korama, Kormama, Jana:ri, Jawunmara Western Australia Northwest
Kureinji12 Kareingi, Karin, Kerinma, Karinma, Garengema, Garnghes, Kinenekinene, Kianigane, Keramin, Kemendok, Pintwa, Jungeegatchere New South Wales
Kuringgai 1 Awabakal2 New South Wales Southeast
Kurnai12 Gippsland, Vic Southeast
Kurung2 Victoria
Kutjal2 Queensland
Kutjala2 Queensland
Kuuku-ya'u1 Queensland East
Kuungkari12 Queensland Eyre
Kuwema1 Northern Territory Fitzmaurice
Kwantari2 Queensland
Kwarandji2 Northern Territory
Kwatkwat2 Victoria
Kwiambal2 Koi, Kweembul, Quieumble, Queenbulla, Ngarabal New South Wales
Kwini1 Western Australia Kimberley

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Group name Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups Geographical location AIATSIS region
Laia2 Queensland
Lamalama1 Queensland East
Lanima2 Queensland
Larrakia Larakia12, Larrakeyah Northern Territory North
Lardiil2 Lardil1 Queensland Gulf
Latjilatji2 Latie Latie1 Victoria
Lotiga2 Queensland
Lutnigh1 Queensland West Cape

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Group name Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups Geographical location AIATSIS region
Madjandji2 Queensland
Madngela2 Northern Territory
Madoitja2 Western Australia
Maduwongga2 Western Australia
Magatige2 Northern Territory
Maya1 Maia2 Western Australia Northwest
Maiawali12 Queensland Eyre
Maijabi2 Mayi-Yapi1 Queensland Gulf
Maikudunu2 Mayi-Kutuna1 Queensland Gulf
Maikulan2 Mayi-Kulan1 Queensland Gulf
Maithakari2 Mayi-Thakurti1 Queensland Gulf
Malak Malak1 Northern Territory Fitzmaurice
Malantji2 Queensland
Malgana2 Malkana1 Western Australia Northwest
Malgaru2 Western Australia
Maljangapa2 Maljangpa, Malya-napa, Mulya-napa, Mulya-nappa, Mullia-arpa, Malynapa, Maljapa, Malyapa, Maljangaba, Karikari, Bulali, Bulali, Malyangaba1 New South Wales Spencer
Malngin2 Western Australia
Malpa1 (Kalaako?) Western Australia Southwest
Mamu2 Morruburra (Dulgabara?) Innisfail; from Murdering Point in the south to Tolga in the north, Queensland
Manbarra Palm Island, Queensland
Mandandanji12 Queensland Riverine
Mandara2 Western Australia
Manthi Western Australia
Mandjildjara2 Western Australia
Mandjindja12 Western Australia Desert
Mangarla Mangala12 Western Australia Desert
Mangarai2 Mangarayi1 Northern Territory Fitzmaurice
Mara12 Northern Territory Gulf
Maranganji2 Margany Queensland Riverine
Maranunggu1 Northern Territory Fitzmaurice
Maraura2 Mareawura, Mareaura, Marowra, Marowera, Marraa Warree, Marrawarra, Waimbio, Wimbaja, Wiimbaio, Berlko, Ilaila, Barkindji New South Wales
Marditjali2 Victoria
Mardudunera2 Martuthunira1 Western Australia Northwest
Mariamo2 Northern Territory
Maridan2 Northern Territory
Maridjabin2 Northern Territory
Marijedi2 Northern Territory
Marimanindji2 Marramaninjsji1 Northern Territory Fitzmaurice
Maringar2 Marringarr1 Northern Territory Fitzmaurice
Marinunggo2 Northern Territory
Marithiel2 Marrithiyel1 Northern Territory Fitzmaurice
Mariu2 Northern Territory
Marrago2 Queensland
Martu Mardu WA
Marulta2 Queensland
Matuntara2 Northern Territory
Maung12 Northern Territory Arnhem
Maya Maia2 Western Australia
Mbewum2 Mbeiwum1 Queensland West Cape
Mbukarla1 Northern Territory North
Meintangk2 South Australia
Menthajangal2 Northern Territory
Meru1 (Ngaiawang, Ngawait, Nganguruku, Erawirung?) SA Riverine
Mian2 Miyan Queensland Northeast
Milpulo2 Milpulko, Mailpurlgu, Mamba, Danggali New South Wales
Mimungkum2 Queensland
Minang12 Western Australia Southwest
Mingin12 Queensland Gulf
Minjambuta2 Victoria
Minjungbal2 Minjangbal, Minyung, Minyowa, Gendo, Gando Minjang, Gandowal, Ngandowul, Cudgingberry New South Wales
Miriwung2 Miriwoong1, Miriuwong Ord River, WA Kimberley
Mirning12 Western Australia Southwest
Mitaka2 Mithaka1 Queensland Eyre
Mitjamba2 Mbara1 Queensland Gulf
Miwa12 Western Australia Kimberley