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List of languages of Australia

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Below is a list of ISO 639-3 codes for Australian languages.

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Code Language Classification Country Distribution Population Status Alternate names Autonym Dialects
lnw Lanima Australian Australia Victoria state: Carlo springs on upper Mulligan river; Julaolinja; east to Marion downs No known L1 speakers. Last speakers survivied into the 1970s 10 (Extinct) Lhanima, Pitta Pitta, Ulaolinja, Ulaolinya, Wanggamana, Wanggamanha, Wangkamanha, Wonggaman, Yurlayurlanya
bck Bunuba Australian, Bunaban Australia Western Australia state: Fitzroy Crossing area 41 (2016 census) 8a (Moribund) Bunaba, Punapa, Punuba
gni Gooniyandi Australian, Bunaban Australia Western Australia state: Fossil Downs, Gogo, Louisa, and Margaret river stations 130 (2016 census) 8a (Moribund) Gunian, Guniandi, Guniyan, Guniyandi, Guniyn, Konejandi, Koneyandi, Kunan, Kunian, Kuniyan
zmj Maridjabin Australian, Daly, Bringen-Wagaydy, Bringen Australia Northern Territory: inland from Anson bay, south of Mariyedi and Manda, southwest of Darwin 1 (2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Maredyerbin, Maretyabin, Maridyerbin, Maritjabin, Marri Tjevin None known. May be intelligible with Marrithiyel [mfr] or Maringarr [zmt].
zmt Maringarr Australian, Daly, Bringen-Wagaydy, Bringen Australia Northern Territory: south of Moyle river, southwest of Darwin 5 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Marenggar, Mari’ngar, Maringa, Marri Ngarr, Marringarr, Muringar, Ngangikadre Maranunggu (Maramanunggu, Marranunga, Merranunggu, Warrgat). May be intelligible with other Bringen languages. Lexical similarity: 40% with Malak Malak [mpb] and Murrinh-Patha [mwf].
zmg Marti Ke Australian, Daly, Bringen-Wagaydy, Bringen Australia Northern Territory: Wadeye, coast south from Moyle river estuary to Port Keats, southwest of Darwin 52, all users. L1 users: 2 (2010 Australian Broadcasting Corporation). L2 users: 50. Ethnic population: 100 8b (Nearly extinct) Magadige, Magati Gair, Magati Ke, Magati-Ge, Marri-ge, Mati Ke, Mirrinh-ge None known. Reportedly similar to Maringarr [zmt] and Marithiel [mfr].
zmd Maridan Australian, Daly, Bringen-Wagaydy, Bringen Australia Northern Territory: southwest of Darwin, north of Moyle river, east of Magadige No known L1 speakers (census). Last speakers survived into the 2000s 9 (Dormant) Maredan, Marridan, Meradan
zmm Marimanindji Australian, Daly, Bringen-Wagaydy, Bringen Australia Northern Territory: south of Daly and Darwin rivers, west of Muldiva river, near headwaters No known L1 speakers (census). Last speakers survived into the 2000s 9 (Dormant) Maramanandji, Maramanindji, Maramarandji, Marimanindu, Marramaninjsji, Marramaninyshi, Murinmanindji
zmy Mariyedi Australian, Daly, Bringen-Wagaydy, Bringen Australia Northern Territory: inland from Anson bay, south of Manda, southwest of Darwin 20 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). A few speakers (Wurm 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct) Marijadi, Marijedi, Murijadi
mfr Marrithiyel Australian, Daly, Bringen-Wagaydy, Bringen Australia Northern Territory: Bagot, Delissaville, Daly river and Roper river missions; south of Daly river and central Daly river 65, all users. L1 users: 15 (2016 census). L2 users: 50 8b (Nearly extinct) Berringen, Maridhiel, Maridhiyel, Maridjiel, Marithiel, Marithiyel, “Bringen” (pej.), “Brinken” (pej.) Marithiel, Nganygit, Mare-Ammu (Mari-Ammu).
wdj Wadjiginy Australian, Daly, Bringen-Wagaydy, Wagaydy Australia Northern Territory: southwest of Darwin along coast and inland along Finniss river 5 (2005 AUSTLANG). Ethnic group members understand the language when old people speak it, but use Kriol [rop] as L1 (Wurm 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct) Bachamal, Batjamalh, Patjtjamalh, Wadiginy, Wadyiginy, Wagaydy, Wogaity Pungupungu (Kandjerramal, Kuwama, Patjtjamalh).
amy Ami Australian, Daly, Bringen-Wagaydy, Wagaydy Australia Northern Territory: Anson bay coast, southwest of Darwin 30 (Wurm 2007) 8a (Moribund) Ame, Amijangal, Emmi, Maranunggu None known. May be intelligible with Wadjiginy [wdj].
giy Giyug Australian, Daly, Bringen-Wagaydy, Wagaydy Australia Northern Territory: Anson Bay, Peron islands, southwest of Darwin No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct)
zma Manda Australian, Daly, Bringen-Wagaydy, Wagaydy Australia Northern Territory: coast southwest of Anson Bay, southwest of Darwin No known L1 speakers. Last speakers survived into the 1990s 10 (Extinct) Menthe
zmr Maranunggu Australian, Daly, Bringen-Wagaydy, Wagaydy Australia Northern Territory: southwest of Darwin, inland from Anson Bay, east of Manda 5 (2005 AUSTLANG) 8b (Nearly extinct) Emmi, Maranungku, Merranunggu, Warrgat
xmu Kamu Australian, Daly, Malagmalag, Daly Proper Australia Northern Territory: south of Darwin, east of Daly river No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1970s 10 (Extinct) Gamor, Gamu
zml Matngala Australian, Daly, Malagmalag, Daly Proper Australia Northern Territory: south of Daly and Darwin rivers, Muldiva river west bank No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1990s (Black 1983) 10 (Extinct) Maangella, Madngela, Madngele, Mandella, Matngele, Muttangulla, Warat None known. Related to Kamu [xmu].
woa Kuwema Australian, Daly, Malagmalag, Malagmalag Proper Australia Northern Territory: Delissaville No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1990s (Black 1983) 9 (Dormant) Daktjerat, Djeradj, Djerag, Djeraidy, Dyeraidy, Tjerait, Tyaraity, Tyeraity
mpb Malak Malak Australian, Daly, Malagmalag, Malagmalag Proper Australia Northern Territory: Daly river north bank 8 (2012 ELDP). Ethnic population: 37 (2006 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Malagmalag, Malak-Malak, Malakmalak, Mullikmullik, Mulluk-Mulluk, Mullukmulluk, Ngolak-Wonga, Ngolokwangga, Ngulukwongga, Nguluwongga
xru Marriammu Australian, Daly, Marriammu Australia Northern Territory: Belyuen, Wadeye; possibly also Western Australia state 5 (2006 A. Brown) 8b (Nearly extinct) Mareammu, Mariamo, Mariamu, Marri Ammu, Marri Amu None known. Reportedly similar to Maridjabin [zmj].
mwf Murrinh-Patha Australian, Daly, Murrinh-Patha Australia Northern Territory: Port Keats area, Wadeye 1,970 (2016 census) 5* (Developing) Garama, Murinbada, Murinbata, Murinhpatha, Murinpatha, Murinypata Murrinh-Patha Murrinhpatha, Murrinhkura, Murrinhdiminin.
nam Ngan’gityemerri Australian, Daly, Murrinh-Patha Australia Northern Territory: Mission, Tipperary Station; Daly and Flora rivers junction, Daly river 26 (2016 census). Ngenkiwumerri dialect is endangered, moving towards seriously endangered (Wurm 2007) 7 (Shifting) Moil, Ngangi-Tjemerri, Tyemeri Ngan’giwumirri (Ngangi-Wumeri, Ngenkiwumerri), Nangikurrunggurr (Nangikurunggurr, Ngan’gikurunggurr, Ngangikarangurr, Ngankikurrunkurr, Ngenkikurrunggur), Ngan’gimerri. Ngan’giwumirri dialect is 84% similar with other dialects.
djd Djamindjung Australian, Djamindjungan Australia Northern Territory: Victoria river 29 (2016 census). 29 Ngaliwuru; no remaining Djadmindjung speakers (2016 census) 8a (Moribund) Jaminjung Ngaliwuru (Ngaliwerra, Ngaliwurru).
nug Nungali Australian, Djamindjungan Australia Northern Territory: Upper Daly river area No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Ilngali, Jilngali
gdh Gadjerawang Australian, Djeragan Australia Western Australia state and Northern Territory: Wyndham to Victoria river mouth and inland on north coast No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker may have survived into the 2010s 9 (Dormant) Gadjerong, Gadjerrong, Gadyerong, Gajerrong, Gajirrabeng, Gajirrawoong, Kadjerawang, Kadjeroen, Kadjerong, Kadpjeroen, Kajirrawong, Kajirrawung
gia Kija Australian, Djeragan Australia Western Australia state: near Hall’s and Turkey creeks 170 (2016 census) 7 (Shifting) Gidja, Kidja, Kitja None known. Reportedly most similar to Miriwoong [mep].
mep Miriwoong Australian, Djeragan Australia Western Australia state: Kununurra, Turkey creek; Northern Territory: toward the mouth of the Victoria river 12 (2017 Mirima Dawang Woorlab-gerring Language and Culture Centre). Ethnic population: 160 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Merong, Miriwun, Miriwung, Mirung
err Erre Australian, Giimbiyu Australia Northern Territory: East Alligator river area, Mount Howship; Red Lily area west of Oenpelli No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Ari, Ere
zme Mangerr Australian, Giimbiyu Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Oenpelli area No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Giimbiyu, Mangerei, Mangeri, Mengerrdji, Mennagi None known. Reportedly similar to Urningangg [urc].
urc Urningangg Australian, Giimbiyu Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land northwest, upper reaches of Alligator river No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1990s (Black 1983) 10 (Extinct) Giimbiyu, Uningangk, Urningangga, Urningangk, Wuningak None known. Reportedly similar to Mangerr [zme].
gge Gurr-goni Australian, Gunwingguan, Burarran Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, south of Maningrida, Mann river area, northwest of Rembarrnga [rmb] language area, east of Gunwinyggu [gup] language area 46 (2016 census) 6b (Threatened) Gorogone, Gun-Guragone, Gunagoragone, Gungorogone, Guragone, Gurrogone, Gutjertabia
bvr Burarra Australian, Gunwingguan, Burarran Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Maningrida 1,050 (2016 census). 1,000 Burarra and 50 Gun-narpta (2016 census) 5* (Developing) Anbarra, Barera, Bawera, Burada, Bureda, Burera, Gidjingaliya Gujingalia, Gujalabiya, Gun-Guragone, Jikai, Tchikai Gu-jingarliya Gun-narpta (Gu-jarlabiya, Gun-nartpa).
djj Djeebbana Australian, Gunwingguan, Burarran Australia Northern Territory: Maningrida north coast area, West Arnhem Land 280, all users. L1 users: 180 (2016 census). L2 users: 100 (1991) 6b* (Threatened) Gunavidji, Ndjebbana None known. Not closely related to other languages.
nck Na-kara Australian, Gunwingguan, Burarran Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Goulburn island, Maningrida 58 (2016 census) 8a (Moribund) Kokori, Nagara, Nakara, Nakarra, Nakkara
djn Djauan Australian, Gunwingguan, Djauanic Australia Northern Territory: Bamyili settlement, Katherine 16 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Adowen, Djawan, Jawan, Jawony, Jawoyn, Kumertuo
aoi Anindilyakwa Australian, Gunwingguan, Enindhilyagwa Australia Northern Territory: Groote Eylandt, Gulf of Carpenteria 1,480 (2016 census) 6a* (Vigorous) Andiljangwa, Andilyaugwa, Aninhdhilyagwa, Enindhilyagwa, Enindiljaugwa, Groote Eylandt, Ingura, Wanindilyaugwa
nid Ngandi Australian, Gunwingguan, Enindhilyagwa Australia Northern Territory: Upper Wilton river 1 (2017) 8b (Nearly extinct)
nuy Nunggubuyu Australian, Gunwingguan, Enindhilyagwa Australia Northern Territory: east Arnhem Land, Numbulwar 280 (2016 census) 6b (Threatened) Nunggubuju, Wubuy, Yingkwira
gbu Gagadu Australian, Gunwingguan, Gagudjuan Australia Northern Territory: Oenpelli No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Big Bill Neidjie, died in May 2002 10 (Extinct) Abdedal, Abiddul, Gaagudju, Gagadju, Gagudju, Kakadu, Kakakta, Kakdju, Kakdjuan
ggk Kungarakany Australian, Gunwingguan, Gungaraganyan Australia Northern Territory: Finniss river; south of Darwin, Darwin river and Rum Jungle area No known L1 speakers. Last speaker, Madeline England, died in 1989 10 (Extinct) Gunerakan, Gungaragan, Gungaragany, Gungarakanj, Kangarraga, Kungarakan
gup Gunwinggu Australian, Gunwingguan, Gunwinggic Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Croker Island, Oenpelli, Maningrida 2,130 (2016 census). 50 Gundjeipme, 180 Gunei, 1,760 Gunwinggu, 140 Mayali (2016 census) 6b (Threatened) Bininj Gun-Wok, Gunawitji, Gunwinjgu, Gunwinygu, Kuninjku, Kunwinjku Gumadir, Muralidban, Gunei (Kune), Gundjeipme (Gundjeihmi), Mayali.
wlg Kunbarlang Australian, Gunwingguan, Gunwinggic Australia Northern Territory: Goulburn Island, Oenpelli, Maningrida No known L1 speakers (2016 census). Last speakers survived into the 2010s 9 (Dormant) Gunbalang, Gunbarlang, Gungalang, Walang, Warlang
mpc Mangarrayi Australian, Gunwingguan, Mangarayic Australia Northern Territory: Elsey and Mataranka stations No known L1 speakers (census). Last speakers survived into the 2010s 9 (Dormant) Mangarai, Mangarayi, Manggarai, Mungarai, Mungerry, Ngarrabadji
ygu Yugul Australian, Gunwingguan, Maran Australia Northern Territory: Namiliwirri lagoon, Nawaparr gorge, Ngukurr, Saint Vidgeon homestead No known L1 speakers 10 (Extinct) Jokul, Yikil, Yikul, Yookala, Yookil, Yookull, Yukul
alh Alawa Australian, Gunwingguan, Maran, Alawic Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Roper river 4 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Kallana, Leealowa
mec Marra Australian, Gunwingguan, Maran, Mara Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Roper river area 5 (2010 ELDP) 8b (Nearly extinct) Leelalwarra, Leelawarra, Maarra, Mala, Mara None known. Related to Wandarang [wnd].
wnd Wandarang Australian, Gunwingguan, Maran, Mara Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Roper river area No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Isaac Joshua, died in 1974 10 (Extinct) Wamdarang, Wandaran, Warndarang, Warndarrang, Wuyarrawala
ngk Dalabon Australian, Gunwingguan, Ngalkbun Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Katherine area, Oenpell 5 (2010 ELDP) 8b (Nearly extinct) Bouin, Boun, Buan, Buin, Buwan, Dangbon, Gundangbon, Nalabon, Ngalabon, Ngalkbon, Ngalkbun
nig Ngalakgan Australian, Gunwingguan, Rembargic Australia Northern Territory state: Roper river area No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speaker died in 2004 (Baker 2007) 10 (Extinct) Hongalla, Ngalakan, Ngalangan
rmb Rembarrnga Australian, Gunwingguan, Rembargic Australia Northern Territory: Katherine area, Maningrida and outstations, Roper river area 43 (2016 census) 6b (Threatened) Kaltuy, Rainbargo, Rembarnga, Rembarranga, Rembarrunga, Rembarunga
waq Wagiman Australian, Gunwingguan, Wagiman Australia Northern Territory: Bagot and Tipperary station south of Pine creek 18 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Wagaman, Wageman, Wagoman, Wakiman, Wogeman
wrz Waray Australian, Gunwingguan, Warayan Australia Northern Territory: Adelaide river area No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Arwur, Awarai, Awarra, Warrai, Warray
wrr Wardaman Australian, Gunwingguan, Yangmanic Australia Northern Territory: upper Daly river 50 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 89 (2006 census) 8a (Moribund) Wadaman, Waderman, Waduman, Warda’man, Wardman, Warduman, Wartaman, Wordaman None known. Reportedly similar to Yangman [jng] and Dagoman [dgn].
dgn Dagoman Australian, Gunwingguan, Yangmanic Australia Northern Territory No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Martha Hart, died in 1982 10 (Extinct) None known. Reportedly very similar to Wardaman [wrr].
jng Yangman Australian, Gunwingguan, Yangmanic Australia Northern Territory: Elsey creek and Katherine No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Jimmy Daniels, died in 1986. Ethnic population: 50 (Black 1983) 9 (Dormant) Dagoman, Jungman None known. Reportedly very similar to Wardaman [wrr].
lrg Laragia Australian, Laragiyan Australia Northern Territory: Darwin area 14 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Gulumirrgin, Laragiya, Larakia, Larakiya, Larrakia, Larrakiya, Ngandalagarak
lmc Limilngan Australian, Limilngan-Wulna Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Mary River to west Alligator river, coast and inland No known L1 speakers. Last speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Manadja, Manidja, Minitji
wux Wulna Australian, Limilngan-Wulna Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land around Darwin, mouth of Adelaide river and inland No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Wuna
bcj Bardi Australian, Nyulnyulan Australia Western Australia state: Western Kimberley region, Broome, Derby, Lombadina Aboriginal community, One Arm Point Aboriginal community 30 (2005 AUSTLANG), decreasing. Ethnic population: 320 (2016 census) 8a (Moribund) Baadi, Baardi, Badi, Bard Bardi, Jawi. Intelligibility adequate between Bardi and Jawi dialects. Related to Nyikina [nyh], Warrwa [wwr], Djawi [djw], Nimanbur [nmp], Nyulnyul [nyv], Dyaberdyaber [dyb], Dyugun [dyd], and Yawuru [ywr].
djw Djawi Australian, Nyulnyulan Australia Western Australia state: islands from Brunswick bay to King sound No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Djaui, Jawi
dyb Dyaberdyaber Australian, Nyulnyulan Australia Western Australia state: Beagle Bay south coast and inland No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Jabirr-Jabirr, Jabirrjabirr
dyd Dyugun Australian, Nyulnyulan Australia Western Australia state: Broome coast area and inland No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Djugun, Jukun
nmp Nimanbur Australian, Nyulnyulan Australia Western Australia: southwest of King sound, and inland No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1982 10 (Extinct) Nimanburru
nyh Nyikina Australian, Nyulnyulan Australia Western Australia state: Lower Fitzroy river 61 (2016 census) 7 (Shifting) Njigina, Njikena, Nyakina, Nyigina, Nyigini
nyv Nyulnyul Australian, Nyulnyulan Australia Western Australia state: West Kimberley, Beagle Bay coast area No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Mary Carmel Charles, died in 1999 10 (Extinct)
wwr Warrwa Australian, Nyulnyulan Australia Western Australia state: Derby and West Kimberley regions No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Maudie Lennard, died in 2016 10 (Extinct) Warrawai, Warwa
ywr Yawuru Australian, Nyulnyulan Australia Western Australia state: Broome south coast and inland No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. Last known native speakers died between 2001 and 2007 (Wurm 2007 and (2001 K. Hosokawa) 9 (Reawakening) Northern Yawuru, Southern Coastal Yawuru, Eastern Inland Yawuru.
xbe Bigambal Australian, Pama-Nyungan Australia New South Wales state No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1996 10 (Extinct) Bigambul, Bigumbil
xbd Bindal Australian, Pama-Nyungan Australia Victoria state: Ayr; Burdekin river mouth north to Cape Cleveland, inland to Leichhardt range No known L1 speakers. Extinct by the middle of the 20th century 10 (Extinct) Bindel, Nyawaygi
wkr Keerray-Woorroong Australian, Pama-Nyungan Australia Victoria: Mount Shadwell and Spring Creek 5 (2005 AUSTLANG) 8b (Nearly extinct) None known. Reportedly similar to Gunditjmara [gjm].
unn Kurnai Australian, Pama-Nyungan Australia Victoria state: Gippsland from Inverloch to Cann river 4 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Cunni, Ganai, Gooni, Gunna, Gunnai, Kanai, Kunnai
yxu Yuyu Australian, Pama-Nyungan Australia Victoria state: Loddon river, north to Swan Hill; Avoca river south to Quambatook area, northeastward to Boorooban and Moulamein; New South Wales state: Boort and Lake Boga No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 9 (Dormant) Eramwir-rangu, Eraweerung, Erawiruck, Jeraruk, Jirau, Juju, Meru, Pomp-malkie, Rankbirit, Willoo, Wilu, Yerraruck, Yiran, Yirau, You-you
are Arrarnta, Western Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Arandic Australia Northern Territory: Alice Springs area, Hermannsburg 440 (2016 census) 5* (Developing) Aranda, Arunta Arrente Western Aranda, Akerre (Akara), Southern Aranda. Reportedly similar to Alyawarr [aly] and Kaytetye [gbb].
aly Alyawarr Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Arandic Australia Northern Territory; Queensland state: Sandover and Tennant creek areas 1,550 (2016 census) 5* (Developing) Aljawara, Alyawarra, Alyawarre, Iliaura, Yowera Alyawarr None known. Related to Western Arrarnte [are], Anmatyerre [amx], and Kaytetye [gbb].
adg Andegerebinha Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Arandic Australia Northern Territory: Hay river, Pituri creek area, east of Alyawarra; Queensland state No known L1 speakers (2016 census). 5 remaining speakers were reported in 2005 9 (Dormant) Andigibinha, Antekerrepenh, Antekerrepinhe
amx Anmatyerre Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Arandic Australia Northern Territory: Mount Allen, northwest Alice Springs region 640 (2016 census) 6b* (Threatened) Anmatjirra, Anmatyerr Eastern Anmatyerre, Western Anmatyerre (Kalenthelkwe, Kelentheyewelrere, Kelenthwelkere).
axl Aranda, Lower Southern Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Arandic Australia Northern Territory: Alice Springs, Andado, Arltunga, Blood creek, Charlotte waters, Connor well, Deep well, Finke river, Gillen creek, Hale river, Henbury, Horseshoe bend, Hugh river, Idracowra, Intea, James range, MacDonnell range, Macumba rive, Maryvale, Mount Dare No known L1 speakers. Last speaker, Brownie Doolan Perrurle, died in 2011 9 (Dormant) Aldolanga, Aldolinga, Alitera, Aranda, Aranta, Arinta, Arranda, Arrinda, Arrundta, Arrunta, Arunda, Arunndta, Arunta, Arunta Bu, Arunta Ulpma, Eastern Aranda, Lower Aranda, Pertame, Southern Aranda, Western Aranda
aer Arrernte, Eastern Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Arandic Australia Northern Territory: Alice Springs area (Mparntwe), Alcoota, Amoonguna (Amwengkwerne), Bonya (Uthipe Atherre), Harts range (Artetyerre), Santa Teresa (Ltyentye Apurte) 1,910 (2016 census) 4 (Educational) Arunta, Eastern Aranda, Upper Aranda Arrernte Mparntwe Arrernte, Ikngerripenhe, Akarre, Antekerrepenh, Upper Aranda. Related to Alyawarr [aly], Western Arrarnta [are], Anmatyerre [amx], and Kaytetye [gbb].
axe Ayerrerenge Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Arandic Australia Queensland state: Bathurst, Headingly, Urandangi, north to Lake Nash and Barkly Downs, east toward Mount Isa, west to Argadargada and Mount Hogarth area No known L1 speakers. On the brink of extinction in the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Aroinga, Bulamu, Bulanja, Bulanu, Jarionga, Jaroinga, Jurangka, Manda, Pulanja, Yaringa, Yaroinga, Yarroinga, Yarrowin, Yorrawinga, Yorrowinga, Yuruwinga
gbb Kaytetye Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Arandic Australia Northern Territory: North of Alice Springs 120 (2016 census), decreasing 6b (Threatened) Gaididj, Kaiditj, Kaititj, Kaytej None known. Related to Alyawarr [aly].
drl Paakantyi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Baagandji Australia New South Wales state: Darling river basin 4 (2005 AUSTLANG) 8b (Nearly extinct) Baagandji, Bagandji, Darling, Kula, Paakanti, Paakintyi, Southern Baagandji Paaruntyi, Kurnu (Gurnu), Nhaawuparlku, Milpulo, Wilyaali, Thangkaali, Pulaali, Wanyuparlku, Pantyikali (Bandjigali), Marrawarra (Maruara), Southern Paakantyi, Parrintyi (Baarrundji, Barindji).
rkw Arakwal Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Bandjalangic Australia New South Wales state: Ballina and Richmond river north bank to Cape Byron; south to Ballina, inland to Casino, Coraki, and Lismore No known L1 speakers. Critically endangered by 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Coo-al, Gundurimba, Jawhumjeri, Kawhul, Kogung, Naiang, Njung, Nyung, Tugurimba, Yawkum-yere
bdy Bandjalang Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Bandjalangic Australia New South Wales state: Woodenbong northeast; Queensland state: southeast 110 (2016 census) 8a (Moribund) Bandjelang, Bogganger, Bundala, Bundjalung, Gidabal, Yugumbe Gidabal (Gidhabal), Yugumbir.
gih Githabul Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Bandjalangic Australia Queensland state; New South Wales state: Clarence river, Drake, Killarney, Logan river, Rathdowney, Richmond river, Spicer Gap, Tabulam, Tooloom, Unumgar, Urbenville, Woodenbong 4 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Gidabul, Gidjoobal, Kidabal, Kidjabal, Kita-bool, Kitabool, Kitapul, Kitta-bool, Kittabool, Kuttibul, Noowidal
xjb Minjungbal Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Bandjalangic Australia New South Wales state: Cape Byron, Clarence river, Cudgen, Murwillumbah, Nerang creek, Southport No known L1 speakers 10 (Extinct) Cood-jingburra, Cudgingberry, Gan-dowal, Gando Minjang, Gendo, Minjangbal, Minyowa, Minyung, Ngandowul
xbg Bunganditj Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Bungandidj Australia South Australia state: Balmoral, Cape Jaffa, Casterton, Dartmoor, Glenelg river, Lake Mundi, Mount Gambier, Mount Zero, Penola, Robe, Wannon river, Western Grampians No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speakers probably died in the late 1800s (Blake 2003) 10 (Extinct) Bak-on-date, Banaditj, Bangandadj, Bangandidj, Barconedeet, Baundik, Boandic, Boandik, Booandik, Booandik-ngolo, Booandki-ngolo, Booganitch, Booganity, Boongandity, Borandikngolo, Buadik, Buandic, Buandig, Buandik, Buanditj, Bugandity, Bung’andaetch, Bunganadity, Bungandaetch, Bungandaetcha, Bungandaitj, Bungandidj, Bungandij, Bunganditjngolo, Bungandity, Bunjanditj, Burhwundeirtch, Drualat-ngolonung, Drualatngolonung, Nguro, Pungandaitj, Pungandik, Pungantitj, Pungatitj
gjm Gunditjmara Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Bungandidj Australia Victoria state: Cape Bridgewater, Caramut, Hamilton, Hopkins river, Lake Condah, Port Fairy, Portland, Warrnambol, Woolsthorpe No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Frances M. Alberts, died in 1963 (Hercus 1986) 10 (Extinct) Dhauhurtwurru, Dhauwurd Wurrung, Gournditch-mara, Gundidj, Gurnditschmara, Kirurndit, Kuunditjmara, Kuurn Kopan Noot, Kuurn-kopan-noot, Ngutuk, Nil-can-cone-deets, Tourahonong, Warrnambool, Weeritch-Weeritch
jan Jandai Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Durubulic Australia Queensland state: southern two-thirds of Stradbroke Island No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in the 1980s (Wurm 2007) 10 (Extinct) Coobenpil, Djandai, Djendewal, Dsandai, Goenpul, Goinbal, Gonjbal, Janday, Jendairwal, Jundai, Koenpel, Noogoon, Tchandi
xnu Nunukul Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Durubulic Australia Queensland state No known L1 speakers. The last known speaker, (Mary) Jane Sunflower, died in 1964 (Holmer 1983) 10 (Extinct) Moondjan, Ngundjan, Noonuccal, Noonukul, Nukunul, Nunagal, Nunungal, Nununkul
yxg Yagara Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Durubulic Australia Queensland state: Cleveland district, Brisbane river inland to Gatton area, north to Esk area, Ipswich No known L1 speakers. Survived into the 1960s 10 (Extinct) Biriin, Cateebil, Jagara, Jagarabal, Jagera, Jergarbal, Jinibara, Ninghi, Terabul, Tor-bul, Turibul, Turrbal, Turrubal, Turrubul, Turubul, Yackarabul, Yaggara, Yerongban, Yeronghan, Yerongpan, Yugara, Yugg-ari, Yuggara
dyn Dyangadi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Dyangadi Australia New South Wales state: Armidale, Kempsey area, Macleay river No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the 1980s (Wurm 2007) 10 (Extinct) Boorkutti, Burgadi, Dainggati, Dangadi, Dangati, Danggadi, Danggetti, Dhanggati, Dhanggatti, Djan-Gadi, Ghangatty, Tangetti, Thangatti, Thangatty
nyx Nganyaywana Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Dyangadi Australia New South Wales state: between Ashford, Glen Innes, and Inverell No known L1 speakers. The last speakers probably lived into the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Anaiwan, Aniwan, Nganjaywana
dbl Dyirbal Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Dyirbalic Australia Queensland state: Millaa Millaa, Ravenshoe, and Woodleigh; east to Tully falls; Herberton south to Herbert river headwaters to Cashmere 52 (2016 census). 8 Dyirbal and 44 Girramay (2016 census) 8a (Moribund) Djirubal Dyiru, Girramay (Keramai), Gulnguy (Gulngay), Mamu, Ngadjan (Ngatjan).
nyt Nyawaygi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Dyirbalic Australia Queensland state: Herberton south to Herbert river headwaters, to Cashmere, at Millaa Millaa, Ravenshoe, and Woodleigh, east to Tully Falls No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Willie Seaton, died in 2009 10 (Extinct) Nawagi
wgy Warrgamay Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Dyirbalic Australia Queensland state: coast south of Hinchinbrook island, and inland along Herbert river No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 9 (Dormant) Biyay, Wargamay
ljx Yuru Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Dyirbalic Australia Queensland state: Bowen north to Burdekin river at Home Hill, southwest to Bogie range; Upstart bay south to Mount Abbot and Mount Pleasant No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Arwur-angkana, Euronbba, Juru, Mal Mal, Malmal, South Murri
fln Flinders Island Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Flinders Island Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, Flinders island, Princess Charlotte bay No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Johnny Flinders, died circa 2000 10 (Extinct) Yalgawarra
ktg Kalkutung Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Galgadungic Australia Queensland state: Mount Isa area No known L1 speakers. Last speakers survived into the 1970s 10 (Extinct) Galgadungu, Galgaduun, Kalkadoon, Kalkatungu, Kalkutungu
wwb Wakabunga Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Galgadungic Australia Queensland: Gregory and Gunpowder creeks, Leichhardt river, Morstone No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Waggaboonyah, Waggabundi, Wakobungo, Waukaboonia, Worgabunga, Workabunga, Workoboongo
ylr Yalarnnga Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Galgadungic Australia Queensland state: Burke river area, Dajarra No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Lardie Moonlight, died in 1980 (Breen and Blake 2007) 10 (Extinct) Jalanga, Yalarrnga, Yelina, Yellanga, Yellunga
kgs Kumbainggar Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Gumbaynggiric Australia New South Wales state: Grafton and north coast 90 (2016 census) 6b (Threatened) Baanbay, Gambalamam, Gumbaingari, Gumbainggar, Gumbainggir, Gumbaynggir, Gumbayunggir, Kumbaingeri, Kumbainggiri
xya Yaygir Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Gumbaynggiric Australia New South Wales state: Clarence river, Grafton No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Sandy Cameron, died in 1973 10 (Extinct) Jeigir, Jungai, Yaygirr, Yegera, Yegir, Yiegera, Youngai
bpt Barrow Point Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Guugu-Yimidhirr Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, Barrow Point on Princess Charlotte bay and inland No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct)
kky Guugu Yimidhirr Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Guugu-Yimidhirr Australia Queensland state: Hopevale 780 (2016 census) 6b (Threatened) Gugu Yimijir, Gugu-Yimidhirr, Guguyimidjir, Guugu Yimithirr, Koko Imudji, Kukuyimidir
mwp Kala Lagaw Ya Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Kala Lagaw Ya Australia Queensland state: Badu, Bamaga islands, Boigu, Coconut, Dauan, Kubin, Mabuiag, Moa, Saibai, Sue, Thursday, Yam, Yorke, Western Torres Strait islands; Brisbane, Townsville 960 (2016 census) 5* (Developing) Central Torres Strait, Kala Lagau Langgus, Kala Lagaw, Kala Yagaw Ya, Kalau Lagau Ya, Langgus, Langus, Linggo, Mabuiag, Yagar Yagar Kalaw Kawaw.
eaa Karenggapa Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic Australia Queensland state: Bulloo river about Bulloo lakes; Connulpie Downs and Yalpunga; Mount Bygrave and Woodbum lake; southwest to Milpa-rinka area; east to Therloo Downs; New South Wales state: Tiboo-burra No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died before the 1950s (Hercus and Austin 2004) 9 (Dormant) Garanggaba, Karrengappa, Kurengappa
rxw Karuwali Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic Australia Queensland state: Beal range, Beetoota, Connemara, Diamantina river, Durrie, Farrars creek, Haddon Corner, Monkira, Morney plains No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died during or before the 1960s (Capell 1963) 9 (Dormant) Gara-wali, Garuwali, Goore, Karawalla, Karorinje, Kuriwalu, Kurrawulla, Midhaga, Mithaka
gdt Kungardutyi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic Australia Queensland state: Cooper Creek north of Durham Downs; east to Mount Howitt and Kyabra Creek; northwest to near Lake Yamma Yamma No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s 10 (Extinct) Gungadidji, Gungadudji, Gunganndji, Kunatatchee, Kungaditji, Kungadutji, Kungarditchi, Kungatutji, Kungatutyi, Kungkatutyi
lku Kungkari Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic Australia Queensland state: Avington, Blackall, Cheviot range, Grey range, Jundah, Longreach, Powell creek, Terrick Terrick, Welford, Westland; Cooper (Barcoo) and Thomson rivers No known L1 speakers 10 (Extinct) Koongerri, Koonkerri, Kungeri, Kunggari, Mokaburra, Tarawalla, Torra-burri, Yangeeberra, Yankibura
yxa Mayawali Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic Australia Victoria state: Diamantina river from Davenport downs and Diamantina lakes north to Old Cork; Mayne river to Mount Vergemont, west to Springvale, southeast to Farrars creek; Brighton and Connemara downs No known L1 speakers. Last speaker survived into the 1970s 10 (Extinct) Maiawali, Mayawarli, Mayuli
ntg Ngantangarra Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic Australia Victoria state: upper Wilson river, north to Eromanga area, toward Thylungra and Ray, south to Nockatunga No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Ngandangara
hrp Nhirrpi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic Australia Victoria state No known L1 speakers. Last speaker survived into the 1960s 10 (Extinct) Palpamadramadra
xpa Pirriya Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic Australia Queensland state: Canaway range, Coopers creek, Gilpeppee, Jundah, Keeroongooloo, Thomson river, Whitula creek No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Albert Upperty (or Uppity), died in 1969 (Breen 1990) 10 (Extinct) Bidia, Biria, Birria, Piria
wky Wangkayutyuru Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic Australia Victoria state: Glenormiston and Herbert downs, on Malvina creek; north toward Roxborough No known L1 speakers. Survived into the 1970s 10 (Extinct) Wanggadjara, Wanggadyara, Wanggamanha, Wanggayudyuru, Wangka-Yutjurru, Wangka-Yutjuru, Wangka-jutjuru, Wangkatjera, Wangkayutjuru, Wongga-Jitjeru, Wongga-itjeru, Wonggadjara, Wongka-itjeru, Wongka-itjuru, Wongkadjera, Wongkatjera, Wonkajara, Wonkajera, Wonkatyeri, Wonkoyara
yry Yarluyandi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic Australia South Australia state: Alton Downs, Annandale, Atna Hill, Birdsville, Diamantina river, Mulligan river No known L1 speakers. Survived into the 1970s 9 (Dormant) Jeljendi, Jeljujendi, Yarleeyandee, Yelyuyendi
dif Dieri Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic, Karna Australia South Australia state: Leigh creek 5 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 600 8b (Nearly extinct) Diyari Dieri
dit Diyari Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic, Karna Australia South Australia state: east of Lake Eyre North No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Dhirari, Dirari
nmv Ngamini Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic, Karna Australia South Australia state: Warburton creek area No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Karangura, Yarluyandji
bxi Pirlatapa Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic, Karna Australia South Australia state: Lake Blanche area, Lake Callabonn No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died by the 1960s 10 (Extinct) Biladaba, Pirladapa None known. Reportedly similar to Dieri [dif].
ynd Yandruwandha Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic, Karna Australia South Australia state: Moomba area; east into Queensland state No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Benny Kerwin, died in 1976 (Breen 2004) 10 (Extinct) Innamincka
yww Yawarawarga Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic, Karna Australia South Australia and Queensland states: north of Cooper creek, southeast of Lake Yamma Yamma No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Yawarrawarrka
jbi Badjiri Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic, Ngura Australia New South Wales state: Hungerford area to Eulo on Paroo river; east to Barringun, Cunna-mulla, Tinnenburra, and Tuen area; Caiwarro and eastern side of Currawinya No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the late 1980s or early 1990s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Baddjeri, Badjari, Ngura
gll Garlali Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic, Ngura Australia Victoria state: Bulloo Downs, north to Orient, west to Grey range, east to Clyde, south to Bulloo lake floodplain No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Peter Hood, died sometime between 1999 and 2009 10 (Extinct) Galali, Kalali
ekc Karnic, Eastern Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic, Ngura Australia New South Wales state: northwest; Queensland state: southwest No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died before 1960 (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Dhiraila, Garandala, Karendala, Ngura Bidjara, Dhiraila, Garandala, Mambangura, Mingbari, Ngurawarla, Yarumarra. Related to Garlali [gll], Punthamara [xpt], Badjiri [jbi], and Wangkurmara [xwk].
xpt Punthamara Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic, Ngura Australia Victoria state: creeks east of Grey range from Orient and Thargomindah north to near Quilpie; Tobermory; Grey range west side, Congie to Mount Margaret No known L1 speakers. Last speaker probably died by the 1990s (Holmer 1988) 10 (Extinct) Banthamurra, Bundhamara, Bunka-burra, Puntamara
xwk Wangkumara Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic, Ngura Australia Victoria state: Kalidawarry, lower portion of Field and Cooper creeks, east of Nappa Merrie and Orientos to Wilson river at Nockatunga No known L1 speakers. Survived into the 1980s 10 (Extinct) Wanggumara, Wanghumara, Wangumarra, Wongkumara
ard Arabana Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic, Palku Australia South Australia state: Lake Eyre west side to Maree, Port Augusta, and Stuart range 15 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Arabunna
pit Pitta Pitta Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic, Palku Australia Queensland state: Boulia No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Ivy Nardoo, died in 1981 10 (Extinct) Bida-Bida, Bidhabidha, Pita Pita, Pitha-Pitha
wnm Wanggamala Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic, Palku Australia Northern Territory: Hay river, south of Andegerebinha No known L1 speakers. The last speaker may have died in 2003 10 (Extinct)
wgg Wangkangurru Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Karnic, Palku Australia Northern Territory: southeast corner 3 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Ongkonguru, Rangwa, Wangganguru, Wangka-Jutjuru, Wangka-Yutjurru, Wangkadjera, Wangkanguru, Wonggongaru, Wongkanguru, Wongkongaru, Wongonooroo, Wonkagnurra, Wonkaoora, Wonkaooroo, Wonkongaru, Wonkongnuru, Wonkonguru, Wychinga
dgw Daungwurrung Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Kulin Australia Northeastern Victoria state: Broken, Delatite, Coliban, Campaspe , adn Goulburn watersheds No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speakers probably died in the late1800s 9 (Dormant) Daung Wurrung, Dhagung-wurrung, Taungurong, Taungurung, Thagawurung, Thagungwurrung
tjw Djabwurrung Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Kulin Australia Victoria state: Ararat, Hamilton, Hopkins river, Maroona, Mount Rouse, Mount William, Stawell, Wickliffe No known L1 speakers (2016 census). Last known speaker survived into the 2010s (2016 census) 9 (Dormant) Chaa wuurong, Chaap Wuurong, Chaap-Warrong, Chaapwurra, Chaapwurru, Chaapwuurong, Chap wurong, Chap wurrung, Chap-wurong, Djab Wurrung, Djab wurung, Djabwuru, Djabwurung, Dyabwurung, Dyapwurong, Jab Wurrong, Jab wurrung, Kolor, Kolorer, Kooloor, Pirtkopannoot, Punoinjon, Purteetchally, Tchapwurong, Thapwurong, Tjap, Tjap-wurong, Tjapwuron, Tjapwurong, Tjapwurun, Tjapwurung, Tjapwuurong, Tyapawurru, Tyapwurru, Tyapwuru
dja Djadjawurrung Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Kulin Australia Victoria state: Boort, Kyneton, Lake Buloke, Navarre hill, Wallaloo creek No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by the end of the 19th century 10 (Extinct) Djadja Wurrung, Djadjawurung, Dyadyawurung, Jaara, Jaja-Wurrung, Jajawurung, Le Wurrung, Lewurru, Lewurrung, Yaara, Yaura
llj Ladji Ladji Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Kulin Australia Victoria state No known L1 speakers (census). Probably became extinct early in 20th century 9 (Dormant) Acaxee, Laci-Laci, Ladji-Ladji, Laitchi-Laitchi, Laitu, Laitu-Laitu, Latja Latji, Latjalatji, Latje Latje, Latjilatji, Latjoo-Latjoo, Latyoo-Latyoo, Ledji-Ledji, Ledjiledji, Leitch-Leitchi, Litchoo-Litchoo, Litchy-Litchy, Lutchye-Lutchye
dmd Madhi Madhi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Kulin Australia New South Wales state: Balranald to Murray districts, north to the Lachlan No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Jack Long, died in 1978 (Blake et al 2011) 9 (Dormant) Madhi-Madhi, Madhimadhi, Mathi-Mathi, Muthi Muthi, Muthimuthi, Mutti Mutti
rnr Nari Nari Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Kulin Australia New South Wales state: Balranald to near Booligal No known L1 speakers. The last know speaker likely survived into the late 1960s (Wurm 1972) 10 (Extinct) Nari-Nari, Narinari, Narri-Narri
xwd Wadi Wadi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Kulin Australia New South Wales state: Murray river, Murrumbidgee Junction, Piangil, Swan Hill, Tyntynder; Victoria state: Moolpa No known L1 speakers 9 (Dormant) Biangil, Dacournditch, Wathiwathi, Wattewatte, Watthiwatthi, Watty-watty, Withaija, Woani, Wohdi Wohdi, Woonyi, Wotti-wotti
wth Wathawurrung Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Kulin Australia Victoria state: Ballarat, Barwon river, Cape Otway, Geelong, Lake Burrambeet, Pitfield, Princetown, Queenscliff No known L1 speakers. The last known competent speaker, Ellen Richards, died in 1921 (Blake et al 1998) 10 (Extinct) Wada wurrung, Wadawio, Waddorow, Wadhaurung, Wadjawuru, Wadourer, Wadthaurung, Waitowrung, Warra, Wathaurong, Wathaurung, Wathawurung, Wathurung, Watorrong, Wiityahuurong, Wioura, Witaoro, Witawurong, Witoura, Witouro, Witowro, Witowurong, Witowurrong, Witowurrung, Witowurung, Wittyawhuurong, Wod-dowrong, Woddowro, Woddowrong, Wollowurong, Wooeewoorong, Wothowurong, Wuddyawurra, Wuddyawurru, Wudja-wurung, Wudjawuru, Wudjawurung, Wudthaurung
xww Wemba Wemba Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Kulin Australia Victoria state: Loddon river, north to Swan Hillp; Avoca river south to Quambatook area, northeastward to Boorooban and Moulamein (N.S.W.); Boort and Lake Boga No known L1 speakers. The last speakers survived into the 1960s 9 (Dormant) Gorrmjanyuk, Gourrmjanyuk, Jambajamba, Jupa-galk-wournditch, Mallenjerrick, Waamba, Waimbiwaimbi, Wamba, Wamba Wamba, Wambawamba, Wembawemba, Weumba, Womba, Yamba, Yambayamba, Yowewnillurn, Yuppila
weg Wergaia Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Kulin Australia Victoria state: Dimboola to Lakes Albacutya and Hindmarsh, along Wimmera river; Warracknabeal to Yanac 14 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Wergaya, Werkaya, Wimmera, Worgaia
wyi Woiwurrung Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Kulin Australia Victoria state: Healesville, Lancefield, Macedon, Melbourne, Moe, Mordialloc, Mount Bawbaw, Mount Disappointment, Saltwater river, Warragul, Woodend, Yarra river No known L1 speakers. Probably became extinct late in the 19th century 9 (Dormant) Gungung-willam, Mort Noular, Ngarukwillam, Oorongie, Urunjeri, Waarengbadawa, Wainworra, Wairwaioo, Warerong, Warorong, Warwaroo, Waverong, Wavoo-rong, Wawoo-rong, Wawoorong, Wawurong, Wawurrong, Woewo-rung, Woi-wurrong, Woiworung, Woiwurong, Woiwurru, Woiwurung, Wooeewoorong, Wowerong, Wurrundyirra-baluk, Wurrunjeri, Wurundjeri, Wurunjeri, Wurunjerri-baluk, Wuywurrung, Yarra Yarra
rbp Barababaraba Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Kulin, Western Australia New South Wales state: Murrumbidgee river south side, north of Hay to Victoria, Kerang; Brassi, cross river from Carrathool, Cohuna, Conargo, and Gunbower No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 2006 (2006 census) 10 (Extinct) Baraba Baraba, Baraba-Baraba, Baraparapa, Barappur, Bareber Bareber, Barraba-Barraba, Barrababarraba, Beraba-Beraba, Birraba-Birraba, Boora-Boora, Boorabirraba, Booraboora, Boort, Burabura, Burappa, Burapper, Bureba, Burrabura-ba, Burraburburaba, Burrappa, Burrapper, Burreba-Burreba, Karraba, Perapa-Perapa
lbz Lardil Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Lardil Australia Queensland state: Mornington Island 65 (2016 census). More semi-speakers (Wurm 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct) Kunana, Ladil, Laierdila, Lardill
bym Bidjara Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: between Augathella and Tambo, Warrego and Langlo rivers No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1980s (Ruhlen 1987) 10 (Extinct) Bidyara, Bithara, Bitjara
bzr Biri Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: southeast of Charters Towers No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 9 (Dormant) Wirdi, Wirri Yetimarala.
xgm Dharumbal Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: Bombandy, Broad sound, Cape Palmerston, Coast range, Normanby range, Pine mountain, Saint Lawrence, Styx, Yaamba No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker died in 1973 9 (Dormant) Charumbul, Darambal, Darawal, Darumbal, Koinbal, Koinjmal, Kungalburra, Kungmal, Mamburra, Tarumbal, Tharumbal, Urambal Kuinmabara (Guwinmal, Kooinmarburra, Kooinmerburra, Kuinmurbara, Kuinmurbura).
dhx Dhungaloo Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state No known L1 speakers. Roy Hatfield was probably the last speaker, who died ca. 2012 9 (Dormant) Dungaloo
gnl Gangulu Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: Isaac river area, west of Marlborough No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died in the 1980s 10 (Extinct) Cangoolootha, Ka-ngool-lo, Kaangooloo, Kangalo, Kangulu, Kanolu, Khang, Khangalu, Kongal, Kongul, Konguli
xgi Garingbal Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: Bedourie, Brown river, Carnavon range, Comet river, Consuelo peak, Expedition range, Rolleston No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Kaingbul, Kanoloo, Karingbal, Karingbool, Karranbal
gdc Gugu Badhun Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: west of Ingham and Abergowrie, almost to Einasleigh No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 9 (Dormant) Gugu-Badhun, Koko Padun, Koko Patun, Koko-Patun, Kokopatun, Patun
gyf Gungabula Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: Injune area No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct)
gyy Gunya Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: Wyandra area No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Margaret McKellar, died in 1972 (Breen 1981) 10 (Extinct) Kunja
xgw Guwa Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: Victoria river, headwaters of Diamantina north to Kynuna, and Hamilton creek divide; west to Middleton creek; east to Winton and Sesbania; south almost to Cork No known L1 speakers. Last speaker survived into the 1970s 10 (Extinct) Coa, Coah, Goa, Goamalku, Goamulgo
gwu Guwamu Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: between Maranoa, Moonie, St. George, and Surat rivers No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the late 1990s 10 (Extinct)
kgl Kunggari Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: Upper Nebine and Mungallala creeks No known L1 speakers. Last speakers survived into the 1980s 9 (Dormant) Coongurri, Gungari, Gunggari, Kungkari, Ungorri
zmk Mandandanyi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: Roma Area; Maranoa river to Miles and Wandoan areas No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Kogai, Mandandanji, Mandandanjnjdji, Mundaeinbura, Mundainbara
zmc Margany Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: between Quilpie and Wyandra; Bulloo and Paroo rivers No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Marrganj
wdy Wadjabangayi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: Blackall, Glenbower, Lancevale, Maryvale No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the early 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Inningai, Kariimari, Kun-Gait, KunGait, Wadjabangai, Wadjabangay
wdu Wadjigu Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: southwest of Fairbairn reservoir No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Maudalgo, Wadja, Wadjainggo, Wadjingu, Waindjago, Wainggo, Wainjago, Wainjigo
wrg Warungu Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: northeast of Einasleigh No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Alf Palmer, died in 1981 9 (Dormant) Gudjal, Gudjala, Warrongo, Warrungu
xwt Wotjobaluk Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Victoria state: Dimboola, Kaniva, Lake Albacutya, Lake Hindmarsh, Lake Korong, Outlet creek, Pine plains, Servicetown, Warracknabeal, Wimmera river, Yanac No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Guli-ballaiuk, Watjo, Wattyabullak, Woitu-bullar, Wotjbaluk, Wotjo, Wotjo-ba-laiuruk, Wotjo-balluk, Wotjo-baluk, Wotjobalak, Wotjobalek, Wotjoballaiuk, Wotjoballuck, Wotjoballuk, Wotjobolak, Wotjobuluk, Woychibirik, Wudjubalug, Wudjubaluk, Wutjubaluk, Wuttyabullak, Wuttyubullak, Wutyuballeak
yda Yanda Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: Hamilton river, Lucknow, Toolebuc, Warenda No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Janda, Yunda None known. Reportedly similar to Guwa [xgw].
xyb Yandjibara Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: Barcaldine, Longreach No known L1 speakers. Probably became extinct early in the 20th century 10 (Extinct) Kuungkari, Yangeeberra
ygi Yiningayi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: west of Dividing range to Forsyth range, Longreach and Maneroo creek; south on Alice river tributaries to about Mexico; north to Bowen Downs, Cornish creek, Muttaburra, North Oakvale, and Tower Hill; Aramac No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Iningai, Iningayi, Inningai, Mootaburra, Moothaburra, Muta-bura, Muttaburra, Tateburra, Terreburra, Yiningay
ljw Yirandali Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Maric Australia Queensland state: Caledonia, Corfield, Dutton river, Flinders river, Great Dividing range, Hughenden, Lammermooor, Landsborough creek, Mount Sturgeon, Richmond, Tangorin, Torrens creek, Tower Hill creek, Winton No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Dal-leyburra, Dalebura, Dalleburra, Irendely, Jirandali, Pooroga, Yerrundulli, Yerrunthully, Yirandhali
mvl Mbara Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Mbara Australia Queensland state No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Ambara, Bargal, Kumbulmara, Midjamba, Mitjamba
zmu Muruwari Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Muruwaric Australia Queensland and New South Wales states: Bollon, Bourke, Dirranbandi, and Weilmoringle, almost to Cunnamulla No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 9 (Dormant) Marawari, Murawari, Murawarri, Murrawari, Muruwarri, Muruwurri
dda Dadi Dadi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Ngarinyeric-Yithayithic Australia Victoria state: northwest; New South Wales state: southwest, Murray river area, north to Benanee No known L1 speakers (2016 census). The last fluent speakers probably died in the early 1900s 9 (Dormant) Dadidadi, Dardi-Dardi, Dardidardi, Tatitati, Tharrthi-Tharrthi
nay Ngarrindjeri Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Ngarinyeric-Yithayithic Australia South Australia state No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in the 1960s. Ethnic population: 310 (2016 census) 9 (Dormant) Narinjari, Narrinjeri, Narrinyeri, Ngarinyeri, Yaralde
nwg Ngayawung Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Ngarinyeric-Yithayithic Australia South Australia state: Herman Landing to Penn Reach on Murray river, west to Mount Lofty ranges, south to Ngautngaut No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died before the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Ngaiawang, Ngaiawung, Ngayawang
pmd Pallanganmiddang Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Pallanganmiddang Australia Victoria state: east of Albury No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died ca. 1800 10 (Extinct) Balangamida, Pallangahmiddang, Wavaroo, Wave Veroo, Waveroo, Wayerroo, Waywurru, Wayyourong, Wayyouroo, Weeerroo, Weeherroo
xgd Gudang Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman Australia Queensland state: Albany island; Cape York; Escape river; Mount Adolphus island No known L1 speakers. Gudang or Djagaraga was presumed to be either almost extinct or extinct already in 1963, so the last speaker probably died in the 1960s or earlier (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Alauikeno, Djagaraga, Gootung, Kekoseno
olk Olkol Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman Australia Queensland state: Coleman river, Crosbie river 5 (2005 AUSTLANG) 8b (Nearly extinct) Koka-ollugul, Koko Olkol, Koko Olkolo, Koko-olkol, Kunjen, Ol’kol, Olcoola, Olgol, Olgolo, Olkola, Olkolo, Olkulo, Ulkulu, Wulgulu
tgz Tagalaka Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman Australia Queensland state: Croydon, Einasleigh River, Forest Home, Forsyth, Georgetown, Gilbert river, Gregory river No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker likely survived into the early 2010s 10 (Extinct) Da:galag, Dagalang, Tagalag, Takalak, Targa-lag, Tarkalag
yty Yatay Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman Australia Queensland state: Albany and Mount Adolphus islands No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct before mid 20th century 10 (Extinct) Iataj
yxm Yinwum Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman Australia Queensland state: Batavia river, Moreton, Wenlock river No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Jinwum, Yeemwoom
kjn Kunjen Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Central Pama Australia Queensland state: Edward river, Kowanyama, Wrotham Park 7 (2005 AUSTLANG), decreasing. Ethnic population: 300 (1991 B. Sommer) 8b (Nearly extinct) Guguminjen, Kukumindjen Oykangand (Ogondyan, Olgel, Olgol).
kkp Koko-Bera Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Coastal Pama Australia Queensland state: Mission river mouth area, Mitchell river 10 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Berang, Gugubera, Kok Kaber, Kok-Kaper, Koko Pera, Kukubera, Paperyn
ggd Gugadj Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Flinders Pama Australia Queensland state: north coast, west of Karumba inland on Norman river No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Kukatj
lby Lamalama Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Lamalamic Australia Queensland state: Bamiga, and Coen 3 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Lama-Lama, Lamu-Lamu, Lamulamul, Mba Rumbathama
umg Morrobalama Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Lamalamic Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, Princess Charlotte bay east coast No known L1 speakers. The two last speakers, Nancy Gunnawarra and Mabel Kullakulla, lived into the 1990s (1994 S. Ogilvie) 10 (Extinct) Baka, Banjigam, Barungguan, Barunguan, Ganganda, Jintjingga, Kuuku-yani, Moroba-Lama, Morrabalama, Morrobolam, Njindingga, Umbuygamu, Umbuykamu, Umpuykumu, Yintjingga
xmy Mayaguduna Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Mayabic Australia Queensland state: north coast area, inland between Flinders and Leichhardt rivers No known L1 speakers. Last speakers survived into the 1970s 10 (Extinct) Mayi-Kutuna
xyk Mayi-Kulan Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Mayabic Australia Queensland state: Clara, Middle Norman, and Yappar, rivers, north to Milgarra, east to Gregory range, west to Canobie and Iffley stations No known L1 speakers. Last speaker survived into the 1970s 10 (Extinct) Maidhagudi, Maigudina, Maigudung, Maigulung, Maikolon, Maikudun, Maikudung, Maikudunu, Maikulan, Maikulung, Majadhagudi, Makulu, Mayagoondoon, Mayagulan, Mayatagoorri, Maygulan, Mayhulan, Maykulan, Miccoolin, Micoolan, Mikadoon, Mikkoolan, Mikoodoono, Mikoolu
xyt Mayi-Thakurti Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Mayabic Australia Queensland state: Cloncurry and Williams river north to Canobie on Cloncurry river, east to the Julia creek junction with Cloncurry river and to Mount Fort Bowen; Dalgonally No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by 1960 (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Maidakadi, Maidhagari, Maidhaggaria, Maidhargari, Maioakuri, Maitakeidi, Maitakudi, Maithagudi, Maithakadi, Maithakari, Maithakudi, Mayadhagurdifagurdi, Mayatagoori, Maydhagurdi, Maytagoori, Mitagurdi, Mitakoodi, Mitakudi, Mitroogoordi, Mittagurdi, Mittaka, Mythaguddi, Mythugadi, Mythuggadi
xyj Mayi-Yapi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Mayabic Australia Queensland state: Cloncurry river south to Canobie, north to Donor Hills, at Numbera (Cowan Downs); east to Flinders river and the Lower Saxby, west to upper Dismal creek and Leichhardt-Alexandra divide No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died no later than the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Majabi, Miappe, Miappi, Miubbi, Myabi, Myappe
nxn Ngawun Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Mayabic Australia Queensland state: southwest of Croydon, between Flinders and Norman rivers No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Cherry O’Keefe (Tjapun), died in 1977 10 (Extinct)
wnn Wunumara Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Mayabic Australia Queensland state: Cambridge Downs, Cloncurry, Dalgonally, Flinders river, Kynuna, Richmond, Williams river No known L1 speakers. Survived into the 1970s 10 (Extinct) Oonoomurra, Quippen-bura, Unamara, Wanamara, Woonamurra, Woonomurra, Wunamara, Wunumura
wrw Gugu Warra Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Mbariman Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, west bank of Normanby river No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by 1960 (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Guguwarra, Koko Wara, Kokolaia, Kokowarra, Kuku-Wara, Laia
zmv Mbariman-Gudhinma Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Mbariman Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, Princess Charlotte bay southwest coast No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Rimang-Gudinhma, Rimanggudinhma
ayd Ayabadhu Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Middle Pama Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, north of Coleman river, south of Coen No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the late 1980s or early 1990s (Wurm 2003) 10 (Extinct) Abadja, Ai ebadu, Aiabadu, Aiyabotho, Aiyaboto, Ajabadha, Ajabatha, Ajibyrdu, Apatya, Ayapathu, Badja, Baldya, Balfja, Jabuda, Kikahiabilo, Koka Ai-ebadu, Koka-aiebadu, Koko Aiebadu, Koko-Badja, Koko-Baldya, Koko-Baltjayiahjaba
xmh Kugu-Muminh Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Middle Pama Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, east coast south of Aurukun No known L1 speakers (2016 census). Last speakers survived into the 2000s 9 (Dormant) Kugu, Kuku-Muminh, Wik Muminh, Wik-Mumin
xmq Kuku-Mangk Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Middle Pama Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, east coast south of Aurukun No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Kugu-Mangk
xmp Kuku-Mu’inh Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Middle Pama Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, east coast south of Aurukun No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the late 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Kugu-Mu’inh
ugb Kuku-Ugbanh Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Middle Pama Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, west coast south of Aurukun No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Kugu-Ugbanh
uwa Kuku-Uwanh Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Middle Pama Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, east coast south of Aurukun No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1990s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Gugu-Uwanh, Kugu-Uwanh
pkn Pakanha Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Middle Pama Australia Queensland state: central Cape York peninsula, south of Coleman river No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1990s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 9 (Dormant) Bakanha, Pakanh
wig Wik Ngathan Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Middle Pama Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, west coast below Aurukun 3 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Wik-Ngathana
wik Wikalkan Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Middle Pama Australia Queensland state: Aurukun 86 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 7 (Shifting) Wik Alkan, Wik Elken, Wik-Alkanh, Wik-Kalkan, Wik-Ngathara, Wik-Ngatharra, Wik-Ngathrr, Wikngatara Wik-Ngandjara (Ngandjara, Wik Ngatara), Ngadanja.
wie Wik-Epa Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Middle Pama Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, southeast of Aurukun No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Wik Epa, Wik-Ep, Wik-Eppa, Wikepa
wij Wik-Iiyanh Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Middle Pama Australia Queensland state: central Cape York peninsula, southwest of Coen 40 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 6b (Threatened) Wik Iyanh, Wik Iyanja
wif Wik-Keyangan Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Middle Pama Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, southeast of Aurukun No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct)
wih Wik-Me’anha Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Middle Pama Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, southeast of Aurukun 12 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 8a (Moribund) Eik-Me’anha, Wik-Em’an, Wik-Me’anh, Wik-Me’nh, Wikmean
wim Wik-Mungkan Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Middle Pama Australia Queensland state: Aurukun to Edward river 1,050, all users. L1 users: 450 (2016 census), decreasing. L2 users: 600 6b (Threatened) Mungkañ, Munkan, Wik Munggan, Wik-Mungkana, Wik-Munkan Wik-Mungknh
wua Wikngenchera Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Middle Pama Australia Queensland state: Aurukun 30 (2005 AUSTLANG) 8a (Moribund) Kugu Nganhcara, Nantjara, Ngandjara, Ngantjeri, Njinturawik-Nganhcara, Wik, Wik-Nantjara
aea Areba Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Norman Pama Australia Queensland state: southwest Cape York peninsula, Gilbert river, northeast of Normanton No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1980s (Wurm 2003) 10 (Extinct) A:rap, Araba, Ariba, Aripa, Kurtjar, Ngariba, Rib, Ribh
gdj Gurdjar Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Norman Pama Australia Queensland state: Delta, Normanton No known L1 speakers. Last speakers survived into the 2000s 9 (Dormant) Goom-Gharra, Gunggara, Kunggara, Kunggera, Kurtjar None known. Reportedly similar to Kunggari [kgl].
xut Kuthant Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Norman Pama Australia Queensland state: southwest Cape York peninsula, north of Karumba and Normanton No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Garandi
kbe Kanju Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Northeastern Pama Australia Queensland state: Central Cape York No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker may have survived into the 2010s 9 (Dormant) Gandanju, Gandju, Jabuda, Kaanju, Kaantyu, Kamdhue, Kandju, Kandyu, Kanyu, Karnu, Neogulada, Yaldiye-Ho
kuy Kuuku-Ya’u Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Northeastern Pama Australia Queensland state: northeast Cape York peninsula south of Temple bay 10 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Bagadji, Gugu Yau, Koko-Ja’o, Kokoyao, Kuuk-Yak, Kuuku Ya’u, Pakadji, Ya’o
ump Umpila Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Northeastern Pama Australia Queensland state: Cape Sidmouth north nearly to Night island 12 (2005 AUSTLANG) 8b (Nearly extinct) Umbila
dth Adithinngithigh Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Northern Pama Australia Queensland state No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died in the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Adetingiti
aid Alngith Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Northern Pama Australia Queensland state: northeast Cape York peninsula just north of Weipa No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct)
avm Angkamuthi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Northern Pama Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, narrow coastal stretch from north of Port Musgrave to Doughboy river, inland area of Crystal creek, middle Jardine river No known L1 speakers. Survived late into the 20th century 9 (Dormant) Anggamudi, Ankamuti, Ngamiti, Nggamadi, Nggammadi, Ngkamadyi’
awg Anguthimri Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Northern Pama Australia Queensland state: north Cape York peninsula, Mission river mouth west to Duyfken Point, north to Pennefather river; Wenlock river south and west banks between Batavia Landing area and Gibson waterhole No known L1 speakers. Last speaker, Don Fletcher, died in 1985 9 (Dormant) Angadimi, Angutimi, Ba:tyana, Batjana, Mbatyana, Ngerikudi, Nggerikudi, Nggirikudi, Nigger-Ikudi, Ra:kudi, Wimaranga, Wimarangga, Wimarango, Wimmarango, Yopngadi, Yupangathi, Yupangati, Yupnget, Yupun-Gatti, Yupungati, Yuupngati Mpakwithi.
amz Atampaya Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Northern Pama Australia Queensland state: Eliot creek, extreme north Cape York peninsula No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1980s (Wurm 2003) 10 (Extinct) Atambaya
gwm Awngthim Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Northern Pama Australia Queensland state: north Cape York peninsula, Mission river north side, east of the Anguthimri No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker likely died in the mid 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Angudimi, Angutimi, Mamangidigh, Mamangiti, Mbadjana Mpakwithi.
lnj Leningitij Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Northern Pama Australia Queensland state: Winduwinda area No known L1 speakers. The ‘most knowledgeable speaker’, Sam Kerindun, died ‘several years ago’ (Hale 1983) 10 (Extinct) Linngithig, Linngithigh
xpj Mpalitjanh Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Northern Pama Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, middle and upper Ducie river area No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Lɔ:tig, Ludhigh, Luthigh, Mbalidjan, Mpalit Yan, MpalitYan̯, Mpalitjan, Mpalityanh None known. Reportedly similar to Uradhi [urf].
dgt Ndra’ngith Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Northern Pama Australia Queensland state: south of Pera Head; Norman river No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Andaˀaneti, Ndra?angid, Ndrag’ngith, Ndraˀangit, Ntra’angith, Ntʳaˀŋit̯
tjj Tjungundji Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Northern Pama Australia Queensland: between Cullen Point and Janie Creek 10 (2005 AUSTLANG) 8b (Nearly extinct) Yangathimri None known. Reportedly similar to Anguthimri [awg].
urf Uradhi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Northern Pama Australia Queensland state: North Alice creek, northeast Cape York peninsula No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Otati Yadhaykanu.
gtu Aghu-Tharnggala Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Rarmul Pama Australia Queensland state: Dixie, Lakefield, Maramie No known L1 speakers 10 (Extinct) Aghu Tharnggala, Aghu Tharnggalai, Aghu Tharnggalu
ikr Ikaranggal Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Rarmul Pama Australia Queensland state: Dixie, Goldfield, Lakeland, Palmer No known L1 speakers. Prbably became extinct early in 20th century 10 (Extinct) Aghu Tharnggalu, Ikarranggali
typ Thaypan Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Rarmul Pama Australia Queensland state: central Cape York peninsula, Coleman river No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Tommy George, died in 2016 9 (Dormant) Awu Laya, Awu-Alaya, Coo-coo-warra, Gugu Dhayban, Gugu Thaypan, Koko Laia, Kokowara, Kuku-Thaypan, Laya, Wu-Laya
vmb Barbaram Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Southern Pama Australia Queensland state: Almaden, Great Dividing ridge, Irvinebank, Koorboora (Kaboura), Mareeba, Mount Garnett, Petford No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Balbarum, Barbarem, Barbarum, Booburam, Mbabaram, Mbara, Mogmnanarim, Oombarrmbarum, Umbarbarem, Woombarbarram, Wumbabaram
wmi Wamin Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Southern Pama Australia Queensland state: south central Cape York peninsula, Einasleigh river, northwest of Einasleigh No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 9 (Dormant) Agwamin
gko Kok-Nar Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Southwestern Pama Australia Queensland state No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in the early 1970s 10 (Extinct) Gundara, Kok Nar, Kok-Narr, Koknar, Kwanthar
okg Koko Babangk Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Southwestern Pama Australia Queensland state: lower Cape York peninsula, Gulf of Carpenteria coast, between Mitchell and Nassau rivers No known L1 speakers. The last speaker lived into the late 1970s 10 (Extinct) Kok Peponk, Kok-Babonk, Kok-Papangk, Kok-Paponk, Koko Kunaniy
uky Kuuk-Yak Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Southwestern Pama Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula mid-west coast and inland, between Edward and Coleman rivers No known L1 speakers. Estimated 40 speakers in 1975, but the date of last speaker’s death unknown 10 (Extinct) Koko Yak, Kuku Yak, Kuuk Yak
umd Umbindhamu Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Umbindhamuic Australia Queensland state: Cape York peninsula, north of Coen No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Joan Liddy, died in 2012 (Verstraete 2010) 10 (Extinct) ’Uuk-Umpithamu, Baka, Banjigam, Barungguan, Barunguan, Ganganda, Jintjingga, Koko Ompindamo, Kuuku-Umpinthamu, Njindingga, Umbuigamu, Umpinthamu, Umpithamu, Uuku Umpithamu, Yintjingga
thd Kuuk Thayorre Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Western Pama Australia Queensland state: west Cape York, between coleman and Edward rivers 210 (2016 census). Kuuk-Yak dialect recently extinct (Wurm 2007). Ethnic population: 350 (1982 A. Hall) 6b (Threatened) Behran, Gugudayor, Kuktayor, Kukudayore, Kuuk Thaayoore, Kuuk Thaayorre, Taior, Thaayore, Thaayorre, Thayore, Thayorre Kuuk-Yak.
yrm Yirrk-Mel Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Yir Yoront Australia Queensland state: South and Main Mitchell rivers’ mouths area No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 2010s 9 (Dormant) Kok-Cel, Kok-Wap, Yir Mel, Yirmel, Yirr-Mel, Yirr-Thangell, Yirrk-Thangalki
yyr Yir-Yoront Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Paman, Yir Yoront Australia Queensland state: Cape Peninsula, eastern coast, Gulf of Carpenteria, Coleman and Mitchell rivers area No known L1 speakers. Survived into the 2000s 9 (Dormant) Jir Joront, Jir’jorond, Jirjiront, Koka-mungin, Koko-majoen, KokoMandjoen, KokoMindjin, KokoMinjen, Kokomindjan, Kokomindjen, Kokominjan, Mandjoen, Mind’jana, Mundjun, Yir Yiront, Yir Yoront, Yir-yiront
lkm Kalaamaya Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West Australia Western Australia state: Boorabbin and Southern Cross; east to Bullabulling; north to Youanmi, Lake Barlee, and Pigeon Rocks; west to Burracoppin, Kalannie, Lake Moore and Mukinbudin; south to about Mount Holland in the Parker range No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Galamai, Galamaya, Kalamai, Kalamaia, Karlamay, Karlamayi, Kelamai
nlw Walangama Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West Australia Queensland state: Croydon, Gregory range No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Boogoolmurra, Bugulmara, Karan, Uw Alngam, Wahlongman, Wallan-kammer, Wallenkammer, Wollangama, Wollongurmee
dze Djiwarli Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Coastal Ngayarda Australia Western Australia state: Ashburton river, Elliott creek, Henry river, Lyons river, Mount Florry, Mount Hamlet, Yannarie river No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Jack Butler, died in 1986 10 (Extinct) Djiwali, Djwarli, Jivali, Jiwali, Jiwarli, Tivali, Tjiwali, Tjiwarli None known. Reportedly similar to Thiin [iin].
vka Kariyarra Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Coastal Ngayarda Australia Western Australia state: south of Port Hedland No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in 1991. Some people still know some words (Wurm 2007) 9 (Dormant) Gariera, Kariara, Kariera, Kariyara, Karriara
vku Kurrama Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Coastal Ngayarda Australia Western Australia state: northwest, southeast of Pannawonica 10 (2005 AUSTLANG) 8b (Nearly extinct) Gurama, Karama, Korama, Kurama
vma Martuyhunira Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Coastal Ngayarda Australia Western Australia: northwest coast southwest of Dampier and inland No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker, Algy Paterson, died in 1995 10 (Extinct) Mardadhunira, Mardudhunira, Martuthunira
nrl Ngarluma Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Coastal Ngayarda Australia Western Australia state: Roebourne area, northwest coast and inland 42 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Gnalluma, Gnalouma, Ngallooma, Ngaluma
nhf Nhuwala Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Coastal Ngayarda Australia Western Australia: Barrow and Monte Bello islands and nearby coast No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers likely survived into the late 1990s 9 (Dormant)
iin Thiin Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Coastal Ngayarda Australia Western Australia state No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died by 2004 10 (Extinct) Deen, Deenma, Denma, Dhiyin, Dhiyinma, Teen, Teenma, Tenma, Thenma, Thiinma None known. Reportedly similar to Djiwarli [dze].
yij Yindjibarndi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Coastal Ngayarda Australia Western Australia state: Roebourne area 380 (2016 census) 6a* (Vigorous) Indjibandi, Jindjibandi, Jindjibarndi, Yindjinbarndi, Yinjtjipartnti
dhl Dhalandji Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Dhalandji Australia Western Australia state: Exmouth gulf head inland to Ashburton river, West Pilbara 6 (2005 AUSTLANG) 8b (Nearly extinct) Dalandji, Dalendi, Djalendi, Talaindji, Talandi, Talandji, Talangee, Tallainga, Taloinga, Thalantji, Thalanyji
pnv Pinigura Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Dhalandji Australia Western Australia state: northwest, inland on Duck creek No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2007). The last speaker died in the 1980s 9 (Dormant) Binigura, Pinikura
pnw Banyjima Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Inland Ngayarda Australia Western Australia state: northwest, east southeast of Tom Price 100 (2016 census) 8a (Moribund) Bandjima, Banjima, Pandjima, Panjima, Panjtjima, Panyima, Panyjima, Panytyima None known. Related to Ngarla [nrk], Tjurruru [tju], Nyamal [nly], and Yinhawangka [ywg].
dhr Dhargari Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Inland Ngayarda Australia Western Australia state: Kennedy range, lower Lyons and upper Minilya rivers, West Pilbara No known L1 speakers. Last speakers survived into the 2000s 9 (Dormant) Dal’gari, Dargari, Targari, Tarkarri, Thargari, Tharrgari, Tharrkari
nrk Ngarla Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Inland Ngayarda Australia Western Australia: Grey river, Kudingaranga, Mulyie, Pardoo, Solitary island, Taluirina pool, Tjaljaranja, Yarrie No known L1 speakers (2010 P. Austin). Last speaker, Alexander Brown, died on November 5, 2010 9 (Dormant) Gnalla, Kudjunguru, Ngala, Ngalana, Ngerla, Ngirla, Ngurla
nly Nyamal Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Inland Ngayarda Australia Western Australia state: northwest, Bamboo creek area, Marble Bar, Nullagine, to coast east of Port Hedland 25 (2016 census), decreasing 7 (Shifting) Gnamo, Namel, Njamal, Njamarl, Nyamel
tju Tjurruru Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Inland Ngayarda Australia Western Australia state: northwest, Hardey river, southwest of Tom Price No known L1 speakers. 2 speakers left in 1967 10 (Extinct) Chooraroo, Choororoo, Churoro, Djuroro, Djurruru, Djururo, Dyururu, Jurruru, Jururu, Thuraru, Tjororo, Tjuroro, Tjururo, Tjururu
wri Wariyangga Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Inland Ngayarda Australia Western Australia state: West Pilbara southeast of Mount Augustus No known L1 speakers. Survived into the 1980s 10 (Extinct) Warriyangka
ywg Yinhawangka Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Inland Ngayarda Australia Western Australia state: Angelo river, Ashburton river, Hardey river, Kunderong range, Mount Vernon station, Rocklea, Turee creek 39 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Inawangga, Inawonga, Inawongga, Nalawonga, Ngalawonga, Ngalawongga, Ngarla-warngga, Ngaunmardi, Ninanu
bxj Bayungu Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Kanyara Australia Western Australia state: West Pilbara; lower Lyndon and Minilya rivers No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2007). Last known speaker likely died in 2006 9 (Dormant) Baijungu, Baiong, Baiung, Bajungu, Biong, Giong, Mulgarnoo, Pajungu, Payungu
bxn Burduna Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Kanyara Australia Western Australia state: Henry and upper Lyndon rivers No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the early 1990s 10 (Extinct) Boordoona, Budina, Budoona, Buduna, Pinneegooroo, Poodena, Poordoona, Purduma, Purduna
vml Malgana Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Malgana Australia Western Australia state: Shark Bay, Hamelin Pool area north to Wooramel river No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speakers died in the 1990s 10 (Extinct) Maldjana, Maljanna, Malkana
mem Mangala Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Mangala Australia Western Australia state: Broome, Edgar range, Fitzroy, Jurgurra creek, West Pilbara No known L1 speakers. Last speaker, Jack Butler, died in 1986 9 (Dormant) Djawali, Djuwali, Jiwali, Jiwarli, Koalgurdi, Manala, Mangalaa, Mangarla, Minala, Yalmbau
gbd Karajarri Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Marngu Australia Western Australia state: Broome, La Grange mission, Roebuck Bay and inland 41 (2016 census) 8a (Moribund) Garadjari, Garadjiri, Garadyari, Gard’are, Guradjara, Karadjeri, Karrajarri
nna Nyangumarta Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Marngu Australia Western Australia state: Marble Bar, Port Hedland, Tjalku Wara 210 (2016 census) 6b (Threatened) Njangumarda, Njangumarta, Nyangumarda, Nyangumata
kba Kalarko Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Mirning Australia Western Australia state: Bremer and Fraser ranges area No known L1 speakers. Probably became extinct in the 1960s 10 (Extinct) Galaagu, Kalaako, Kalaaku, Kalako, Kalakul, Malba, Malpa
nju Ngadjunmaya Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Mirning Australia Western Australia state: Eyre’s Sand Patch, Goddard creek to Fraser range, Naretha, Point Culver, and Port Malcolm; Balladonia, Mount Andres, Norseman, and Russell range No known L1 speakers. Probably recently extinct (Wurm 2007); last known speakers probably survived into the first decade of the 2000s 9 (Dormant) Badonjunga, Bardojunga, Marlpa, Ngadju, Ngadjumaja, Ngadjumaya, Ngadjunmaia, Ngajumaya, Ngatju, Ngatjumay, Tchaakalaaga None known. Related to Kalarko [kba].
wrl Warlmanpa Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Ngarga Australia Northern Territory: Mount Leichhardt area 26 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Walmala
wbp Warlpiri Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Ngarga Australia Northern Territory: Ali Curung Willowra, Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine, Lajamanu, and Yuendumu; Western Australia state: into area shared with Kukatia [kux] 2,300 (2016 census) 5* (Developing) Albura, Alpira, Alpiri, Elpira, Ilpara, Ilpira, Ilpirra, Nambuda, Ngalia, Ngaliya, Ngallia, Ngardilpa, Njambalatji, Ulperra, Waibry, Wailbri, Walbiri, Walbrai, Walbri, Waljbiri, Waljpiri, Walmala, Walmama, Walmanba, Walpari, Walpiri, Wanaeka, Wanajaga, Wanajaka, Wanajeka, Waneiga, Waringari, Wolperi, Wolpirra Warlpiri
ddj Jaru Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Ngumbin Australia Western Australia state: southeast Kimberley region, Halls Creek, Ringers Soak; Northern Territory: southeast of Gurindji [gue] area 220 (2016 census) 7 (Shifting) Djaru, Jaroo, Tjaru, Wawari Nyininy, Djaru.
nbj Ngarinyman Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Ngumbin Australia Northern Territory: Victoria river, Pigeon Hole 50 (2005 AUSTLANG). Only one L1 speaker of Bilinarra left (Meakins and Nordlinger 2014) 8a (Moribund) Airiman, Hainman, Ngaiman, Ngarinman, Ngrarmun Bilinara (Bilinarra, Pilinara). Ngarinman is mutually intelligible with Gurindji Kriol [gjr] (Meakins and Nordlinger 2014).
gue Gurindji Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Ngumbin Australia Northern Territory: Kalkaringi, Victoria river and Wave Hill 410 (2016 census). 405 Gurinji and 4 Malngin (2016 census) 7 (Shifting) Gurinji, Wurlayi Malngin, Wanyjirra (Wandjirra).
xrq Karranga Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Ngumbin Australia Northern Territory: Killarney homestead, Moolooloo, Victoria River Downs homestead, Yarralin No known L1 speakers. The last speakers died in the mid 20th century (Meakins and Nordlinger 2014) 10 (Extinct) Karanga, Karangpurru, Karrangpurru None known. Reportedly similar to Mudburra [dmw].
dmw Mudburra Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Ngumbin Australia Northern Territory: Armstrong river, Camfield river, Cattle creek, Newcastle waters, Pigeon Hole station, Thjambutjambulani, Top Springs, Victoria river 92 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Madbara, Moodburra, Mootburra, Mudbara, Mudbarra, Mudbera, Mudbra, Mudbura, Mutpura, Pinkagama, Pinkagarna Eastern Mudburra, Western Mudburra. Reportedly similar to Karranga [xrq].
rxd Ngardi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Ngumbin Australia Northern Territory: Balgo hill, Chilla well, Gardiner range, Granites, Ima Ima, Lake Hazlett, Lake Lucas, Lake Mackay, Lake White, Lake Wills, Manggai, Milidjipi, Ngaima Ngaima, Pallotine Mission, Sturt creek, Tanami track, Tekkari; Western Australia state 3 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Boonara, Bunara, Buruwatung, Kolo, Kukuruba, Manggai, Munga, Ngadi, Ngari, Nyardi, Panara, Puruwantung, Waiangadi, Waiangara, Waiangari, Wain-gara, Walmala, Wanayaga, Warangari, Waringari, Wommana, Woneiga
wmt Walmajarri Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Ngumbin Australia Western Australia state: Fitzroy river valley area, La Grange and Lake Gregory 280 (2016 census) 7 (Shifting) Pililuna, Walmadjari, Walmajiri, Walmatjari, Walmatjarri, Walmatjiri, Wolmeri Djuwarliny (Juwaliny, Tjuwalinj). The western group speaks the Juwaliny dialect.
xbp Bibbulman Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Nyungar Australia Western Australia state: Lower Blackwood river, on hills between Blackwood and Warren rivers, east to Broke inlet and Gardner river; Scott river, inland to Bridgetown and Manjimup No known L1 speakers. Last speakers survived into the 1990s 10 (Extinct) Bajongwongi, Bebleman, Bibbulmun, Bibilum, Bibulman, Bibulmun, Bibuulmoun, Meeraman, Murram, Peopleman, Pepelman, Pibilum, Piblemen
xgg Goreng Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Nyungar Australia Western Australia: Badgebup; Bremer bay; Broome Hill; Ceranbrook; Gairdner river; Gnowangerup; Jeramungup; Kibbleup; Kojonup; Nampup; Nyabing; Ongerup; Pallinup river; Pingrup; Qualeup; Salt river; Stirling range; Tambellup No known L1 speakers. The last speaker and possibly the entire tribe died before 1963 (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Corine, Coro-ran, Kaialiwongi, Kokar, Koorengi, Kuriny, Mongup, Warangu, Warranger, Warrangle, Warrangoo
xrg Minang Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Nyungar Australia Western Australia state: Boat harbor, Cowerup, King George’s sound, Lac Muir, Minang, Mount Barker, Nornalup, Pallinup river, Porongurup range, Shannon river, Stirling range, Tenterden, West Cliff Point, Wilson inlet No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Mean-anger, Mearn-anger, Meenung, Meernanger, Menang, Mineng, Mining, Minnal Yungar, Minung, Mirnong, Mount Barker tribe, Noongar, Nyungar
xnk Nganakarti Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Nyungar Australia Western Australia state: Carnamah, Champion bay, Gullewa, Hill river, and Mingenew No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by the mid 20th century 10 (Extinct) Barimaia, Jaburu, Minango, Nanakari, Nanakati, Nhanhagardi, Wiri
nys Nyungar Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Nyungar Australia Western Australia state No known L1 speakers (2005 AUSTLANG). Recently extinct (Wurm 2007). Ethnic population: 480 (2016 census) 9 (Dormant) Njunga, Njungar, Noongar, Nyunga, Wudjari
pnj Pinjarup Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Nyungar Australia Western Australia state: Pinjarra and Woonerup in Harvey and Leschenaut inlets, Murray river No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by the mid 20th century 10 (Extinct) Bangoula, Banyoula, Banyowla, Bindjarub, Binjarup, Kuriwongi, Nyunga, Peejine, Penjarra, Pidjain, Pindjarup, Pinjarra, Yaberoo
xwj Wajuk Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Nyungar Australia Western Australia state No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Beelia, Beeloo, Derbal, Ilakuri wongi, Juadjag, Juadjuk, Karakata, Karrakatta, Minalnjunga, Minnal Yungar, Wadjug, Wadjuk, Wadjup, Wadyuk, Whadjuk, Whajook, Witjaari, Yooadda, Yooard, Yoongar, Yuard, Yuatjek, Yungar, Yungur
wxw Wardandi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Nyungar Australia Western Australia state: Bunbury to Cape Leuwin, chiefly along the coast; Geographe bay, Nannup and Busselton No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Belliman, Dardanup, Doonin, Dordenup, Dornderupwongy, Dunanwongi, Jabaru, Kardagur, Nghungar, Waadandi, Waddarndi, Wadjandi, Yabaroo
bia Badimaya Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Wadjari Australia Western Australia state: south of Cue to northeast of Moora; east to Paynes Find; west to Mullewa 3 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Parti-Maya, Widimaya None known. Related to Wajarri [wbv].
wbv Wajarri Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Wadjari Australia Western Australia state: Geraldton to Mount Magnet 20 (2005 AUSTLANG). Ethnic population: 200 (1981 W. Douglas) 8b (Nearly extinct) Wadjari, Wadjeri, Watjari, Watjarri
ant Antikarinya Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Wati Australia South Australia state: north central area No known L1 speakers (2016 census). Last known speakers survived into the early 2010s 9 (Dormant) Andagarinya, Antakarinya, Antakirinya None known. Reportedly most similar to Warnman [wbt].
ktd Kokata Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Wati Australia South Australia state: Coober Peby, Mount Eba, Pimba 16 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Gugada, Kokatha, Kokitta, Koocatho, Koogurda, Kugurda, Kukata, Kukatha, Madutara, Maduwonga, Wanggamadu, Wongamardu None known. Different from Kukatja [kux].
kux Kukatja Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Wati Australia Western Australia state: Balgo, Lake Gregory and east, south of Halls Creek 130 (2016 census) 6b (Threatened) Gugadja, Kukaja None known. Different from Kokata [ktd].
mpj Martu Wangka Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Wati Australia Western Australia state: Jigalong area, Lake Disappointment west side, Great Sandy Desert 1,080 (2016 census). 720 Martu Wangka, 21 Kartujarra, 310 Manyjilyjarra, 10 Wangkajunga, 16 Yulparitja (2016 census) 5* (Developing) Jigalong, Mardo, Mardujara, Martuwangka, Targoodi, Targudi Martu Wangka Manyjilyjara (Manjiljarra, Mantjiltjara, Manyjilyjarra), Kartujarra (Gagudjara, Gardudjara, Kadaddjara, Kardutjara, Kardutjarra, Kartutjara, Kiadjara), Puditara (Budidjara, Putijarra, Putujara), Yulparitja (Yilparitja, Yulbaridja, Yulboridja, Yulparija), Wangkajunga (Wangkajungka, Wangkajunka). Manyjilyjara and Kartujarra are 2 ethnic groups speaking almost identical dialects. High inherent intelligibility between Yulparitja and Wangkajunga dialects. Puditara dialect is extinct.
ntj Ngaanyatjarra Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Wati Australia Western Australia state: Warburton ranges; Northern Territory: southwest corner 1,110 (2016 census) 5* (Developing) Ngaanjatjarra, Ngaanyatjara, Western Desert Language Ngaanyatjarra
xny Nyiyaparli Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Wati Australia Western Australia state: Davis river, Fortescue river, Jigalong creek, Oakover river, Ophtalmia range, Roy hill, Savory creek, Talawana, Weediwolli creek 5 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Bailko, Balgu, Balygu, Balyku, Iabali, Jana, Janari, Jauna, Niabali, Nijadali, Njiabadi, Njiabali, Njijabadi, Njijabali, Njijapali, Nyiyabali, Nyiyapali, Nyiypali, Paljgu, Palyku
pii Pini Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Wati Australia Western Australia state: Three Rivers No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Bandjanu, Banjanu, Bini, Biniridjara, Birni, Birniridjara, Buranudjara, Jabura, Madutjara, Nana, Nangaritjara, Pandjanu, Piniiri, Piniridjara, Piniritjara, Pirniritjara, Tjalkadjara, Tjubun, Tjupan, Wordako
pti Pintiini Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Wati Australia Western Australia state: Nullarbor plain north edge, north of Hughes; South Australia state: west of Nullabor 230 (2016 census) 6a* (Vigorous) Nyanganyatjara, Pindiini, Wangada, Wanggaji, Wangkatha, Wonga, Wongai-I, Wonggaii
piu Pintupi-Luritja Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Wati Australia Northern Territory: Balgo hills, Kintore, Papunya settlement, and Yuendumu; Western Australia state 1,110 (2016 census). 150 Pintupi and 960 Luritja (2016 census). 1,000 monolinguals 5* (Developing) Bindabu, Binddibu, Bindibu, Bindubi, Bindubu, Loridja, Luritja, Pintubi, Pintupi
pjt Pitjantjatjara Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Wati Australia Northern Territory: southwest corner; South Australia state: Pitjantjatjara freehold lands, Yalata; Western Australia state 4,050, all users. L1 users: 3,550 (2016 census). 3,130 Pitjantjatjara and 420 Yankunytjatjara (2016 census). L2 users: 500. 2,580 monolinguals (2006) 4 (Educational) Pitjantjara, Pitjantjatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara, Pitjantjatjara (Pithantjatjarra).
tjp Tjupany Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Wati Australia Western Australia: Northwest Goldfields around the area of Barwidgee Station through to Leinster, Wiluna and west to Sandstone 6 (2018 Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre). Ethnic population: 250 (2018 Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre) 8b (Nearly extinct) Tjupan
wbt Warnman Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Wati Australia Western Australia state: Marble Bar area, Nullagine station, Strelley 3 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Nanidjara, Nyaani, Wanman
kdd Yankunytjatjara Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Wati Australia South Australia state: Everard, Musgrave, and Yalata ranges; east Pitjantjatjara freehold lands and surrounding areas; Northern Territory: mostly west of Kulgera-Erldunda road 70 (2005 AUSTLANG). Ethnic population: 560 (2006 census) 8a (Moribund) Jangkundjara, Kulpantja, Southern Luritja, Yangkundjara, Yankuntatjara, Yankuntjara, Yankuntjatjara, Yankuntjatjarra
nha Nhanda Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Yinggarda Australia Western Australia: Kalbarri north to Shark bay coast In 1995, a few speakers were reported. Some still survive (Wurm 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct) Nanda, Nanta, Nhanta, Nubda, Nunta Bulinya.
yia Yinggarda Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Yinggarda Australia Western Australia state: Shark bay coast between Gascoyne and Wooramel rivers, inland to Red Hill, West Pilbara No known L1 speakers. Last know speaker probably survived into the 2010s 9 (Dormant) Ingara, Ingarda, Ingarra, Ingarrah, Inggarda, Inparra, Jinggarda, Kakarakala, Yingkarta
nnv Nugunu Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Yura Australia South Australia state: south of Gugada [ktd] language area to coast west to Fowler’s bay and east to Streaky bay, east Spencer gulf No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Doora, Njuguna, Nokunna, Noocoona, Nookoona, Nuguna, Nukana, Nukuna, Nukunnu, Nukunu, Pukunna, Tjura, Tyura, Wallaroo, Warra, Wongaidya
adt Adnyamathanha Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Yura Australia South Australia state: Nepabunna in Flinders ranges area 140 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Ad’n’amadana, Adynyamathanha, Anjimatana, Anjiwatana, Archualda, Atynyamatana, Benbakanjamata, Binbarnja, Gadjnjamada, Jandali, Kanjimata, Keydnjmarda, Mardala, Nimalda, Nuralda, Umbertana, Unyamootha, Wailbi, Wailpi, Waljbi, Wipie None known. Related to Guyani [gvy], Barngarla [bjb], Nugunu [nnv], and Narungga [nnr].
bjb Barngarla Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Yura Australia South Australia state: Port Lincoln to Spencer gulf head No known L1 speakers. The language died out in the 1960s 9 (Dormant) Bahanga-La, Bangala, Banggala, Banggarla, Bungeha, Bungela, Kortabina, Pakarla, Pangkala, Pankalla, Parnkala, Parnkalla, Punkalla
gvy Guyani Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Yura Australia South Australia state: south Yorke Peninsula No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Alice Oldfield, died in 1978 10 (Extinct) Cooyiannie, Gujani, Kijani, Koonarie, Kooteeuna, Kooteeunna, Kooyeeunna, Kooyiannie, Kujani, Kuyani, Kuyanni, Kwiana, Kwiani, Nganitjidi, Ngannityiddi, Owinia None known. Reportedly similar to Narungga [nnr].
zku Kaurna Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Yura Australia South Australia state: Fleurieu peninsula; Cape Jervis south to Clare and Crystal Brook north, bounded by Gulf Saint Vincent west and Mount Lofty ranges east 53, all users. L1 users: No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. Last speaker, Ivaritji, died in 1929 (2015 R. Amery). L2 users: 53 (2016 census) 9 (Reawakening) Coorna, Gaurna, Jaitjawarra, Karnuwarra, Kaura, Koornawarra, Kurumidlanta, Medaindi, Medaindie, Meljurna, Merelde, Merildekald, Meyu, Midlanta, Milipitingara, Nantuwara, Nantuwaru, Nganawara, Padnaindi, Padnayndie, Wakanuwan, Warra, Warrah, Widninga, Winaini, Winnay-nie, Winnaynie None known. Most similar to Narungga [nnr].
nnr Narungga Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Yura Australia South Australia state: south Yorke peninsula 25 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Nanunga, Naranga, Narangga, Narranga, Narranggu, Narrangu Adjabdurah (Adjahdurah), Turra.
nwo Nauo Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Yura Australia South Australia state: Coffin bay, Elliston, Mount Hope, and Port Lincoln; half of Eyre peninsula; west to Cape Radstock, north past Minnipa; east near Darke peak; west of Cleve and halfway between Carrow and Franklin harbor No known L1 speakers. There were two potential speakers in the 1920s 10 (Extinct) Growoo, Naua, Nawo, Nawu, Nowo, Nyaawa None known. Reportedly similar to Wirangu [wgu].
jui Ngadjuri Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Yura Australia South Australia and Victoria states: Burra, Orroroo, Peterborough, and Robertstown districts; Angaston and Freeling north to Carrieton, Clare, Crystal Brook, Gladstone; north of Waukaringa to Koonamore, east to Mannahill No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Aluri, Alury, Boanawari, Burra, Burra Burra, Doora, Eeleeree, Eura, Hillary, Hilleri, Manu, Manuley, Manuri, Mimbara, Monnoo, Ngadhuri, Ngadluri, Ngadyuri, Ngaluri, Ngarluri, Weera, Werra, Wiramaya, Wirameju, Wirameyu, Wirra, Wirra-Maya, Wirramaya, Wirramayo, Wirrameyu, Yilrea, Youngye
wgu Wirangu Australian, Pama-Nyungan, South-West, Yura Australia South Australia state: coast between head of Bight and Streaky bay head, and inland to Ooldea region No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker may have survived into the 2010s 9 (Dormant) Jilbara, Naljara, Ngoleiadjara, Nhawu, Njangga, Nonga, Nyangga, Tidni, Tidnie, Titnie, Wanbiri, Wangon, Warrangoo, Willeuroo, Windakan, Wirangga, Wirongu, Wironguwongga, Wirrongu, Wirrung, Wirrunga, Yilrea
wga Wagaya Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Wagaya-Warluwaric, Warluwara-Thawa Australia Northern Territory: Austral Downs, Avon Downs, Camooweal, area north of Lake Nash No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1990s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Leewakya, Ukkia, Waagai, Waagi, Wagai, Wagaja, Waggaia, Wakaja, Wakaya, Wakkaja, Warkya, Worgai, Worgaia, Workia
wrb Waluwarra Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Wagaya-Warluwaric, Warluwara-Thawa Australia Queensland state: Roxborough Downs No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Kapula, Maula, Mauula, Mawula, Parnkarra, Walookera, Walugera, Waluwara, Warluwara, Warluwarra, Wollegara, Yunnalinka
yil Yindjilandji Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Wagaya-Warluwaric, Warluwara-Thawa Australia Northern Territory: northeast of Wonarah No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Bularnu, Dhidhanu, Inchalachee, Inchalanche, Indjilandji, Indjilindji, Indjurandji, Indkilindji, Injdjiladji, Injilinji, Intjilatja, Yinjilanji
xby Batjala Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Waka-Kabic Australia Queensland state: Cairns; Fraser island; Great Sandy island; Kabikabi mission; Noosa Head; Pialba; Tinana creek; Yarrabah; Thoorgine 24 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Badjela, Badtala, Badtjala, Badyala, Batyala, Bidhala, Butchulla, Dulingbara, Gnoolongbara, Koolaburra, Ngulungbara, Olungbura, Patyala, Thoorgine
gbw Gabi-Gabi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Waka-Kabic Australia Queensland state: Bribie island, Burnett, Caboolture, Childers, Cooroy, Fraser island, Gympie, Hervey bay, Jimna range, Kilkivan, Mary river, Maryborough; coast ranges No known L1 speakers. In 1983 there were only a few remembers of the language (Holmer 1983) 9 (Dormant) Cabee, Carby, Carby-carbery, Dhapil, Dhipil, Dippil, Dipple, Doon-dooburra, Doondoora, Dowarburra, Dundubara, Dunduura, Gabi, Gabigabi, Gubbi Gubbi, Kabbi, Kabi, Kabi Kabi, Kabikabi, Kahby, Karabi, Karbi, Maiba
bjy Bayali Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Waka-Kabic, Kingkel Australia Queensland state: Marlborough, Yeppon, Yamba, and Rockhampton; Fitzroy river mouth inland to Boomer range No known L1 speakers. Last speakers survived into the 1960s 10 (Extinct) Baiali, Bajali, Bieli, Biyali, Byellee, Ningebal, Orambul, Warabal
wkw Wakawaka Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Waka-Kabic, Miyan Australia Queensland state: Gayndah, Kingaroy, and Murgon; Nanango north to Mount Perry, west to Boyne river 2, all users. L1 users: No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2007). Last native speaker of Duunidjawu dialect died in 1965; Wakawaka dialect has been extinct for decades (Wurm 2007). L2 users: 2 (Wurm 2007) 9 (Dormant) Enibura, Nukunukubara, Waga, Waga-Waga, Wagawaga, Waka Waka, Wakka Duungidjawu, Wagawaga.
wlu Wuliwuli Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Waka-Kabic, Miyan Australia Queensland state: Banana, Baralaba, and Theodore on Dawson river No known L1 speakers. The last speaker was probably Queenie Dodd Meldrum, who died in 1986 (Holmer 1983) 10 (Extinct) Wilili, Wililililee, Willillee, Wuli Wuli, Wuli-Wuli, Wuli-wuli, Wulili
gnr Gureng Gureng Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Waka-Kabic, Than Australia Queensland state: north Burnett river district, Abercorn area No known L1 speakers. Last speaker survived into the 1980s 9 (Dormant) Curang-gurang, Curanggurang, Daribalang, Ginginburra, Goorang-goorang, Gooranggorang, Gooreng Gooreng, Goreng Goreng, Goreng-Goreng, Gurang, Gurang Gurang, Gurang-Gurang, Guranggurang, Gureng-Gureng, Gurreng Gurreng, Kooranga, Koreng-koreng, Korenggoreng, Korrengkorreng, Kurranga, Taribelang, Taribeleng, Tarribelung, Tulua, Wokka, Yawaim Gurreng Gurreng dialect uses the trilled r.
wrm Warumungu Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Warumungic Australia Northern Territory: Tennant creek area 320 (2016 census) 7 (Shifting) Waramunga, Waramungu, Warramunga
kld Gamilaraay Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Wiradhuric Australia New South Wales state: Balonne, Barwon, Bundarra rivers, upper Hunter river, Liverpool Plains; Queensland state: 2 small areas southeast 110, all users. L1 users: No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. Recently extinct in its original form, but spoken by many as a mixture of English [eng] and Gamilaraay (Wurm 2007). It stopped being used daily in the first half of 20th century (Austin and Nathan 1998). L2 users: 110 (2016 census) 9 (Reawakening) Camileroi, Gamilaroi, Kamilaroi Yuwaalaraay.
wyb Wangaaybuwan-Ngiyambaa Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Wiradhuric Australia New South Wales state: Barwon, Bogan and Darling rivers, Yanda creek No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers may have survived into the early 2010s 10 (Extinct) Wangaaybuwan (Wangaaypuwan, Wombungee, Wongagibun, Wongaibon, Wonghi, Wonghibon, Wonjhibon), Ngiyambaa (Giamba, Narran, Ngeumba, Ngiamba, Ngiumba, Ngiyampaa, Ngjamba, Ngumbarr, Noongaburrah), Wayilwan (Waljwan).
wrh Wiradjuri Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Wiradhuric Australia New South Wales state: Macquarie river to Murray river, Lachlan river area from Murrumbidgee river to Parkes 30 (2005 AUSTLANG). Ethnic population: 460 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Berrembeel, Warandgeri, Werogery, Wiiratheri, Wira-Athoree, Wiradhuri, Wiradhurri, Wiraduri, Wiraidyuri, Wirajeree, Wirashuri, Wiratheri, Wirracharee, Wirrai’yarrai, Wooragurie, Wordjerg
awk Awabakal Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Worimi Australia New South Wales state: Lake Macquarie, south from Newcastle No known L1 speakers. Survived late into the 19th century 9 (Dormant) Awabagal Awabagal, Cameeragal, Wonarua.
kda Worimi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Worimi Australia New South Wales state: between Hunter and Hastings rivers; Port Macquarie to Hawkesbury river No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died in the 1960s (Capell 1963) 9 (Dormant) Birbay, Gadang, Gadhang, Gadjang, Gathang, Kattang, Warimi
djf Djangun Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yalandyic Australia Queensland state: Alma-den north to Mount Mulligan, east to Dimbula, west to Mungana No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Adho-Adhom, Butju, Chungki, Chunkumberries, Chunkunburra, Gugu Djangun, Jangun Djanggun, Koko-Mudju, Koko-Tyankun, Mutyu, Ngaigungo
gvn Kuku-Yalanji Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yalandyic Australia Queensland state: Bloomfield River (Ayton), Daintree, Mossman, Wujal-Wujal, and between Cooktown and Mossman 320 (2016 census) 6b (Threatened) Gugu Yalandyi, Gugu Yalanji, Guguyalanji, Koko-Yalanji, Kuku-Yalangi Kuku-Nyungkul, Kuku-Biraji.
vmu Muluridyi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yalandyic Australia Queensland state: Mitchell river headwaters to Mareeba, Mount Carbine, Rumula, Woodville No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Binjara, Kokomoloroij, Kokomoloroitji, Kookanoona, Molloroidyi, Mooloroiji, Mularitchee, Mullridgey, Muluridji, Mulurutji, Waluridji
jao Yanyuwa Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yanyuwan Australia Northern Territory: Doomadgee; Queensland state: Borroloola 39 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 130 (2006 census) 7 (Shifting) Aniula, Anula, Anyula, Janjula, Leeanuwa, Wadiri, Yanula, Yanuwa, Yanyula
yga Malyangapa Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yarli Australia New South Wales state: Milparinka; Yancannie creek head, east beyond Mount Arrowsmith, south to about Mootwin-gee and Sturt Meadow No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker, Laurie Quayle, died in 1976 10 (Extinct) Bulali, Bulalli, Karikari, Malgaaljangaba, Malgangara, Malja:pa, Maljangaba, Maljangapa, Malya-napa, Malyanapa, Malyangaba, Malyapa, Malynapa, Milya-uppa, Milyauppa, Muliaarpa, Mullia-arpa, Multyerra, Mulya-napa, Mulya-nappa, Mulyanapa, Mulyanappa, Nalyanapa
wdk Wadikali Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yarli Australia New South Wales state: Callabonna creek, Evelyn creek, Lake Pinaroo, Milparinka, Naryilco, Tilcha, Yandama, Yandama creek No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Ned Palpilina, died in the 1930s 10 (Extinct) Wadigali
yxl Yardliyawarra Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yarli Australia South Australia and New South Wales states: Yardliyawara (Jadliaura); eastern side of northern Flinders range from Wertaloona south to Carrieton and Cradock, east to Frome Downs; Holowilena station on Siccus river, west to Arkaba and Hawker No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the late first decade of the 2000s (Hercus and Austin 2004) 10 (Extinct) Aluri, Alury, Arabatura, Arkabatura, Jadliaura, Jadlijawara, Jadloori, Yadliaura, Yadlikowera, Yadliura, Yadliyawarra, Yadlouri, Yaldikowera, Yardliwarra, Yardliyawara
dyy Djabugay Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yidinic Australia Queensland state: Barron river south of Mareeba to Kuranda, north to Port Douglas on a plateau 46 (2016 census) 8a (Moribund) Bulum-Bulum, Check-Cull, Chewlie, Djabugai, Dyaabugay, Dyabugay, Hileman, Kikonjunkulu, Kodgotto, Koko-Tjumbundji, Kokonyungalo, Ngarlkajie, Orlow, Tjabakai-Thandji, Tjabogaijanji, Tjankir, Tjankun, Tjapukai, Tjapunkandji, Tjunbundji Njakali (Nyagali, Nyakali), Dyaabugay, Gulay.
yii Yidiny Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yidinic Australia Queensland state: formerly Atherton region. A few at Palm Island, Babinda, north to Gordonvale 19 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 140 (2006 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Boolboora, Deba, Eneby, Gerrah, Gijow, Gillah, Guwamal, Idin Idindji, Idin-Wudjar, Idinji, Indindji, Jidindji, Kitba, Maimbie, Mungera Ohalo, Pegullo-Bura, Warra-Warra, Warryboora, Woggil, Yetinji, Yiddinji, Yidin, Yidindji, Yidini, Yidinj, Yitintyi, Yukkaburra Gunggay, Yidiny, Madyay (Madjay).
yxy Yabula Yabula Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yotayotic Australia New South Wales and Victoria states No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Jabalajabala, Jabulajabula, Maraban, Maragan, Moiraduban, Moitheriban, Ngarrimowro, Owanguttha, Pallaganmiddah, Panggarang, Waningotbun, Yabala-Yabala, Yabbil-Yabbila, Yabbilyabbila, Yabola, Yabula-Yabula, Yabula-yabula, Yabulla, Yillib-Yilliba, Yoorta, Yullaba Yullaba, Yurt
xyy Yorta Yorta Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yotayotic Australia New South Wales state: Cohuna, Conargo, Deniliquin, Echuca, Gunbower, Murray river, Tullah creek, Tuppal, Yielima No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speakers died in the 1960s (Bowe and Morey 1999) 10 (Extinct) Arramouro, Bangerang, Gunbowerooranditchgoole, Gunbowers, Jotijota, Kwart Kwart, Moira, Ngarrimouro, Ngarrimowro, Unungun, Wol-Lithiga, Woollathura, Yoorta, Yota Yota, Yotayota
yub Yugambal Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yugambal Australia Queensland state: Albert river and Logan basins from Jimboomba to MacPherson range No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died by the 1970s (Dixon and Barry 1979) 10 (Extinct) Jugumbir, Jukamba, Manaldjali, Minjanbal, Ngarrbal, Ngarrubul, Yugabeh, Yugambeh, Yugumbal
xbj Birrpayi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuin Australia New South Wales state: Taree at Manning river mouth, inland to Gloucester area; river south side; Forbes, upper Hastings and Wilson rivers No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, James Davis, survived into the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Birbai, Biribi, Birippi, Birrapee, Birripai, Birrpai, Bripi
xda Darkinyung Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuin Australia New South Wales state: Cessnock, Colo river, Hawkesbury river, Hunter river, Jerry’s plain, Macdonald river, Putty, Rylstone, Wisemans ferry, Wollombi No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speakers probably died in the early 1900s 9 (Dormant) Darginjang, Darginyung, Darkinjang, Darkinoong, Darkinung, Darknung
tbh Dharawal Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuin Australia New South Wales state: Port Hacking to Shoalhaven river No known L1 speakers. Last speakers survived into the 1970s 9 (Dormant) Dharawaal, Thurawal, Turrubul Wadiwadi (Wodiwodi), Dharrabal.
xdk Dharuk Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuin Australia New South Wales state: Camden, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury river, Liverpool, Mount Victoria, Penrith, Sydney, Windsor No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Eva Webb, died in 1970 9 (Dormant) Darrook, Darug, Dhar’rook, Dharrook, Dharruk, Dharug
dhu Dhurga Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuin Australia New South Wales state: Bermagui to Jervis bay No known L1 speakers. The last speakers survived into the 1970s 9 (Dormant) Dhu’rga, Dhuurga, Durga, Duurga, Tharumba, Thaua, Thoorga, Thurga
xrd Gundungurra Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuin Australia New South Wales state: Berrima, Camden, Goulburn, Wollondilly No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in the 1970s 9 (Dormant) Burragorang, Cundunorah, Gandangara, Gundanora, Gundungari, Gundungorra, Gurra-gunga None known. Reportedly similar to Ngunawal [xul].
xjt Jaitmatang Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuin Australia Victoria state: Lake Dartmouth No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Gundungerre, Jadjmadang, Jaithmathang, Jaitmathang, Yadymadhang
xni Ngarigu Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuin Australia New South Wales state: Australian Alps, Bombala river, Delagate, Monaro Tableland, Nimmitabel, Queanbeyan No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker likely survived into early 2010s 10 (Extinct) Bemeringal, Bradjerak, Brajerak, Brajerang, Currak-da-bidgee, Garego, Gur-mal, Guramal, Murring, Ngarago, Ngarego, Ngarico, Ngarigo, Ngarroogoo, Ngarrugu, Ngaryo, Nguramal
xul Ngunawal Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuin Australia New South Wales state: Booroowa, Canberra, Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Shoalhaven river, Tumut, Yass No known L1 speakers. The last speakers probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Gurungada, Ngoonawal, Ngunnawal, Ngunuwal, Nungawal, Wonnawal, Yarr None known. Reportedly similar to Gundungurra [xrd].
xtv Thawa Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuin Australia New South Wales state: Cooma, Green cape, Merimbula No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 10 (Extinct) Baianga, Dhawa, Guyanagal, Guyangal-yuin, Katungal, Murring, Paienbera, Paiendra, Tadera-manji, Tharawal, Thauaira
lja Golpa Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu Australia Northern Territory: Elcho, Murru’ga, Wessels 3 (2015 ELDP) 8b (Nearly extinct) Golba, Golbu, Gorlba, Gorlpa, Kolpa
dhg Dhangu-Djangu Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu, Dhangu Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Elcho island 230 (2016 census). 67 Dhangu, 89 Gaalpu, 17 Rirratjingu, 58 Wangurri (2016 census) 6b* (Threatened) Budalpudal, Burada, Buralbural, Buratha, Dangu, Dhaangu, Dhangu, Dhangu’mi, Djangu, War-ramirri, Warameri, Waramiri, Warramiri, Warumeri, Yolngu-Matha, Yuulngu Dhangu-Djangu Gaalpu (Kalbu), Wangurri, Ngaymil, Rirratjingu, Golumala.
jay Yan-nhangu Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu, Dhangu Australia Northern Territory: 2 westernmost Crocodile islands; Cape Stewart area, Maningrida and Milingimbi 64 (2005 AIATSIS) 8a (Moribund) Gokulu mana dhanguny’ bulthun, Jarnango, Nangu, Nhangu, Yanangu Garmalangga, Gurjindi.
dax Dayi Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu, Dhuwal Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Galiwinku, Lake Evella, Numbulwam, Roper river, Yirrkala 80 (2016 census). 62 Dhalwangu and 18 Dayi speakers (2016 census). No monolinguals 7 (Shifting) Dha’i, Dhay’yi Dhalwangu, Djarrwark.
dwu Dhuwal Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu, Dhuwal Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Roper river 300 (2015 C. Bow) 6a* (Vigorous) Dual, Duala, Wulamba, Yolngu Datiwuy (Daatiwuy), Dhuwal, Djapu, Liyagalawumirr, Liyagawumirr, Marrakulu, Marrangu. Most closely related to Djambarrpuyngu [djr].
dwy Dhuwaya Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu, Dhuwal Australia Northern Territory, North-east Arnhem Land, Yirrkala and surrounding outstations 1,500, all users. L1 users: 500 (2015 C. Bow). L2 users: 1,000 (2015 C. Bow) 4 (Educational) Baby Gumatj Dhuwaya Most closely related to Gumatj [gnn]. Dhuwaya is Yolngu variety that has resulted from language contact between different Yolngu dialects (Amery 1993).
djr Djambarrpuyngu Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu, Dhuwal Australia Northern Territory: Elcho island 4,280 (2016 census) 3 (Wider communication). Lingua franca Djambarbwingu, Jambapuing, Jambapuingo Djambarrpuyngu
gnn Gumatj Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu, Dhuwal Australia Northern Territory: Yirrkala 120 (2016 census) 6b* (Threatened) Gomadj, Gumait, Gumaj Mangalili.
guf Gupapuyngu Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu, Dhuwal Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Elcho Islands, Milingimbi 1,250, all users. L1 users: 300 (2016 census). 130 Dhuwala, 150 Gupapuyngu, 8 Madarrpa, 15 Wubulkarra (2016 census). L2 users: 950 6b* (Threatened) Gobabingo, Gubabwingu Gupapuyngu, Madarrpa, Manggalili, Munyuku, Wubulkarra, Walangu, Dhuwala. About 45 related dialects. Reportedly similar to Gumatj [gnn].
rit Ritharrngu Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu, Dhuwal Australia Northern Territory: Eastern Arnhem Land, Roper and Rose rivers 40 (2016 census) 7 (Shifting) Ridarngo, Ridarngu, Ridharrngu, Ritarnugu, Ritarungo, Ritharngu, Wagelak, Wawilag, Yakuy
dji Djinang Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu, Djinang Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Blyth, Goyder, and Ramingining rivers 130 (2016 census). 120 Djinang, 10 Wulaki (2016 census) 6b (Threatened) Jandijinung Djadiwitjibi, Mildjingi, Wulaki (Wurlaki), Balurbi, Murrungun, Manyarring.
djb Djinba Australian, Pama-Nyungan, Yuulngu, Djinang Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, southeast adjoining Djinang area, Ngangalala 70 (2016 census). 14 Djinba, 54 Ganalbingu, 3 Mandjalpingu (2016 census) 6b (Threatened) Ganalbingu, Dabi, Mandjalpingu. Lexical similarity: 60% with Djinang [dji].
gcd Ganggalida Australian, Tangic Australia Queensland state: Burketown area No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker likely survived into the 2010s. 6 semi-speakers (Wurm 2007) 9 (Dormant) Ganggalita, Jakula, Jugula, Kangkalita, Yokula, Yugulda, Yukala, Yukulta Kangkalita, Nguburindi.
gyd Kayardild Australian, Tangic Australia Queensland state: Gulf of Carpentaria, Mornington Island 8 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 25 (2006 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Gajadilt, Gajardild, Gayadilt, Gayardild, Gayardilt, Kaiadilt, Malununda
nny Nyangga Australian, Tangic Australia Queensland state: Gilbert river head, south of Forsayth to Gledswood, Gregory range to Oak Park and Glenora; Northern Territory: coast east of Robinson river No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Jang-Kala, Janga, Jangaa, Jangga, Njangga, Njanggala, Yangarella, Yanggal, Yangkaal, Yuckamurri
tiw Tiwi Australian, Tiwian Australia Northern Territory: Bathurst and Melville islands, Nguiu 2,040 (2016 census) 5* (Developing)
nrx Ngurmbur Australian, Umbugarla-Ngumbur Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, between West and South Alligator rivers, northeast of Umbugarla No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Gnormbur, Gnumbu, Koarnbut, Ngomburr, Ngormbur, Ngumbur, Oormbur
umr Umbugarla Australian, Umbugarla-Ngumbur Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, southeast of Limilngan language area [lmc], between Mary and South Alligator rivers No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Butcher Knight, is believed to have died in 2000 10 (Extinct) Mbakarla
nji Gudanji Australian, West Barkly Australia Northern Territory: Barkly tableland, Borroloola, Elliott, northeast of Lake Woods, and Tennant creek No known L1 speakers (2015 SIL). A few elderly speakers survived into the twenty-first century (Nordlinger 1998) 10 (Extinct) Gurdanji, Kurdanji, Ngarnga Binbinka, Ngarnga (Ngarnji, Ngarnka).
jig Jingulu Australian, West Barkly Australia Northern Territory: Ash Burton range area, Elliott, Elsey station, Newcastle waters 23 (2016 census) 8a (Moribund) Chingalee, Chunguloo, Djingila, Djingili, Djingulu, Jingali, Jingili, Lee, Tchingalee, Tjingili, Tjingilu
wmb Wambaya Australian, West Barkly Australia Northern Territory: Barkly tableland, Limmen bight and McArthur rivers’ headwaters; east of Lake Woods 61 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 88 (2006 census) 8a (Moribund) Umbaia, Wambaia, Wambaja, Wom-By-A, Wombya, Yumpia Wambaya, Binbinga (Binbinka), Gudandji. Dialects inherently intelligible. (Black 1983).
gma Gambera Australian, Worrorran Australia Western Australia state: Admiralty gulf, far north Kimberleys area No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Gamberre, Gambre, Gamgre, Guwan, Kambera
gww Kwini Australian, Worrorran Australia Western Australia state: Kalumburu No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker probably survived into the 2010s 9 (Dormant) Cuini, Goonan, Gunin, Gwiini, Gwini, Kunan, Wunambal
vmi Miwa Australian, Worrorran Australia Western Australia state: Drysdale river, far north Kimberleys area No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Bagu
ung Ngarinyin Australian, Worrorran Australia Western Australia: Derby to King river, Kimberley 12 (2011 ELDP) 7 (Shifting) Ngarinjin, Ungarinjin, Ungarinyin Wilawila, Wolyamidi, Guwidj (Guwij), Wurla (Ola, Walar, Worla, Worlaja, Wula, Wuladja, Wuladjangari).
wil Wilawila Australian, Worrorran Australia Western Australia state: central Kimberleys No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1980s (Wurm and Hattori 1981) 10 (Extinct) Wila-Wila
wub Wunambal Australian, Worrorran Australia Western Australia state: Kalumburu, Mowanjum, and Wyndham 9 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Jeidji, Jeithi, Unambal, Wumnabal, Wunambul, Wunambullu, Yeidji, Yeithi Wunambal, Gambera, Miwa.
ajn Andajin Australian, Worrorran, Ngarinyinic Australia Western Australia state: King Leopold ranges south to east Philips north, from Lungra Yard west to Tharlow Hill area east No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker may have survived into the 2010s 9 (Dormant) Andidja, Andidjara
xud Umiida Australian, Worrorran, Western Worrorran Australia Western Australia state: Bathurst, Bayliss, Koolan, and Macleay islands; Shoal, and Strickland bays; Oobagooma, Yampi Sound No known L1 speakers. The last speaker lived into the late 1980s (McGregor 1988) 9 (Dormant) Aobidai of Ongkarango, O:ka:ta, O:kada, Okat, Oken, Okwata, Oomida, Umeda, Umede, Umida, Umidi, Wumide
xun Unggaranggu Australian, Worrorran, Western Worrorran Australia Western Australia state: northeast King sound from east Stokes bay north to Crawford bay, eastern islands of the sound from Helpman island to Caffarelli No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by the 1980s 10 (Extinct) Ongkarango, Oonggarrangoo, Ungarangi, Ungaranji, Unggarangi
xgu Unggumi Australian, Worrorran, Western Worrorran Australia Western Australia state: Chestnut creek; Isdell and Lennard rivers; Leopold range; Richenda and Robinson rivers No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Billy ‘Morndi’ Munro, died in the early 1990s 9 (Dormant) Ngarangari, Ong Komi, Ongaranjan, Ungami, Ungumi, Wongkomi
wro Worrorra Australian, Worrorran, Western Worrorran Australia Western Australia state: Collier bay to Prince Regent river; Secure bay and Walcott inlet; northern boundary Rothsay Water, inland about 40–50 km along Princess May ranges to Mount Hann, Mount French and cliff base of the tablelands 7 (2016 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Maialnga, Ong Komi, Worora, Wororra, Worrara, Worrora, Wurara, Wurora, Yangibaia
jbw Yawijibaya Australian, Worrorran, Western Worrorran Australia Western Australia state: Collier Bay, Jawutjap, Montgomery islands No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died by the early 1990s 9 (Dormant) Bergalgu, Jadjiba, Jadjibaia, Jaudji-Bara, Jaudjibaia, Jaudjibara, Jawadjag, Jawdjibaia, Jawdjibara, Jawdjobara, Jawutjubar, Winjawindjagu, Yaudjibaia, Yaudjibara, Yaujibaia, Yawjibara, Yawjibarra
wrk Garrwa Australian, Yanyi Australia Northern Territory: Borroloola on Macarthur river east bank near Queensland state border, toward Doomadgee and Nicolson river 130 (2016 census) 8a (Moribund) Gaarwa, Garawa, Garrawa, Grawa, Karawa, Kariwa, Karrawar, Korrawa, Kurrawar, Leearawa, Leearrawa, Wollongorang, Wulungwara Karrwa Gunindirri. Lexical similarity: 66% with Waanyi [wny], 28% with Yanyuwa [jao], 25% with Gudanji [nji], 17% with Wambaya [wmb], 4% with Ganggalida [gcd].
wny Waanyi Australian, Yanyi Australia Northern Territory: Queensland state border area southwest of Calvert No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker likely survived into the 2010s. 2 semi-speakers (Wurm 2007) 9 (Dormant) Waangyee, Wainyi, Wanee, Wanji, Wanyee, Wanyi, Wonyee None known. Reportedly similar to Garrwa [wrk].
amg Amurdak Australian, Yiwaidjan, Amaragic Australia Northern Territory: Goulburn island, Oenpelli 1 (2015) 8b (Nearly extinct) A’moordiyu, Amarag, Amarak, Amardak, Amurag, Amurdag, Amurrag, Amurrak, Amurtak, Amuruk, Mamurug, Monobar, Namurug, Nga:mr:rak, Nga:mu:rak, Ngamurag, Umoreo, Umoriu, Umorrdak, Wardadjbak, Woraidbug, Wureidbug
mhg Margu Australian, Yiwaidjan, Margic Australia Northern Territory: Croker island No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in September 2003 10 (Extinct) Ajokoot, Croker, Island Margu, Jaako, Marrgu, Raffles Bay, Terrutong, Terutong, Yaako, Yako
mph Maung Australian, Yiwaidjan, Yiwaidjic Australia Northern Territory: Arnhem Land, Goulburn island 370 (2016 census) 6a* (Vigorous) Gun-Marung, Gunmarung, Kunmarung, Mawng, Mawung None known. Garig-Ilgar [ilg] reportedly related.
ilg Garig-Ilgar Australian, Yiwaidjan, Yiwaidjic Australia Northern Territory: Cobourg peninsula mainland; Port Essington area No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 2003 10 (Extinct) Ilgar, Garig.
ibd Iwaidja Australian, Yiwaidjan, Yiwaidjic Australia Northern Territory: Croker Island 120 (2016 census) 6b (Threatened) Eiwaja, Ibadjo, Iwaidji, Iwaydja, Jiwadja, Karadjee, Limba, Yiwaidja Iwaydja.
znk Manangkari Australian, Yiwaidjan, Yiwaidjic Australia Northern Territory: Cobourg Peninsula No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by the mid 20th century 10 (Extinct) Mananggari, Manangkarri, Maung, Naragani None known. Reportedly similar to Iwaidja [ibd].
gjr Gurindji Kriol Mixed language, Gurindji-Kriol Australia Northern Territory, Victoria River district, Kalkaringi and Daguragu 1,000 (Meakins 2013) 6a (Vigorous) Gurindji, Gurindji Children’s Language, Gurinji, Gurinji Kriol, Miksimap
xth Yitha Yitha Unclassified Australia New South Wales state: Balranald, Booligal, Carrawathal, Lachlan river; South Australia state No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Capell 1963) 9 (Dormant) Eetha-eetha, Eethee Eethee, Eethie-eethie, Ita-ita, Itha-itha, Ithi-ithi, Iti-iti, Jidajida, Tjuop, Yetho, Yit-tha, Yitsa

References[edit]

  • Eberhard, David M., Gary F. Simons, and Charles D. Fennig (eds.). 2019. Ethnologue: Languages of the World. Twenty-second edition. Dallas, Texas: SIL International.