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 |
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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.