List of Australian Aboriginal languages

A language map, different colours represent different language families:

Greater Pama–Nyungan   Laragiya   Tiwi   Bunaban   Daly   Limilngan   Djeragan   Nyulnyulan

Wororan   Yirram   West Barkly   Yiwaidjan   Giimbiyu   Umbugarla   Gunwinyguan   Garawa

This is a list of Australian Aboriginal languages and dialects.

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A

Name	Synonyms	Family	Notes	ISO 639-3 code	Ethnologue entry
Adnyamathanha	Ad'n'amadana, Adynyamathanha, Anjimatana, Anjiwatana, Atnyamathanha		SA.	adt	Adnyamathanha language
Aghu Tharrnggala	Aghu Tharnggalu		QLD.	ggr	Aghu Tharnggalu language
Alyawarre	Alyawarr		N.T.	aly	Alyawarr language
Amurdag			N.T
Andajin	?		WA
Andegerebinha	Andigibinha, Antekerrepinhe		Northern Territory, Hay River, Pituri Creek area, east of Alyawarra.	adg	Andegerebinha language
Anguthimri language	Awngthim		QLD
Anjumarla			N.T.
Anmatyerre			N.T.	amx	Anmatyerre language
Arabana
Aritinngithigh			QLD
Awabakal	Awabagal		NSW. Extinct. Being revived
Ayapathu			?

B

Name	Synonyms	Family	Notes
Badimaya	Widimaya, Parti-Maya		WA. ISO 639-3 code: bia
Bandjalang	Bundjalung		N.S.W. ISO 639-3 code: bdy
Bardi	Baadi, Badi, Ba:di, Baardi, Bard		WA. ISO 639-3 code: bcj
Barngarla	Bangala, Banggala, Banggarla, Bungeha, Bungela, Pakarla, Pangkala, Pankalla, Parnkala, Parnkalla, Punkalla		SA. ISO 639-3 code: bjb
Barrow Point language			1 speaker (1981 Wurm and Hattori); code:bpt; Barrow Point
Bidjara	Bidyara, Bithara, Bitjara		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: bym
Bidjigal	Bediagal		NSW. May have been a dialect of Eora or Dharuk
Broome Pearling Lugger Pidgin	Broom Creole, Japanese Pidgin English, Koepang Talk, Malay Talk		WA. Developed post-contact. ISO 639-3 code: bpl
Bunuba	Bunaba, Bunapa, Punapa		WA. ISO 639-3 code: bck
Bunurong			VIC extinct.
Burduna	Boordoona, Bootena, Boruna, Budina, Budoona, Buduna, Burduna, Bu-tena, Poodena, Poordoona, Purduma, Purduna		WA. ISO 639-3 code: bxn

D

Name	Synonyms	Family	Notes
Dalabon	Buin, Boun, Buan, Bouin, Buwan, Dalabon, Dangbon, Gundangbon, Ngalabon, Ngalkbon, Nalabon	Gunwinyguan	Northern Territory ISO 639-3 code: ngk
Damin	Demiin	Constructed language	QLD Extinct
Darkinjung	Darginjang, Darginyung, Darkinjang, Darkinoong, Darkinung, Darkinyun, Darkinyung, Darkiñung, Darknung		NSW. Extinct.
Darling	Baagandji, Kula, Southern Baagandji	Pama–Nyungan, Baagandji	ISO 639-3 code: drl New South Wales. Nearly extinct
Darug	Daruk, Dharruk, Dharuk, Dharug		NSW. Extinct.
Djabugay	Djabugai, Dyaabugay, Dyabugay, Tjapukai		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: dyy
Djabwurung	?		Vic
Djiringanj			S.E N.S.W
Dharawal	Dharawaal, Thurrawal, Thurawal, Turrubul		NSW. Extinct. ISO 639-3 code: tbh
Dhauwurdwurung	Gunditjmara		VIC. Extinct.
Diyari	Dieri	Pama–Nyungan, Karnic, Karna	S.A Extinct ISO 639-3 code: dif
Doolboong	Duulngari, Tulpung		WA. Extinct.
Dyirbal			QLD. ISO 639-3 code: dbl

E

Name	Synonyms	Family	Notes
Aboriginal English	Black English, non-standard English		Developed post-contact.
Pidgin English		Pidgin	Developed post-contact.
Eora	Iora		NSW. Extinct.

G

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Gajirrabeng	Gadjerawang, Gadjerong, Gadyerong, Gajirrawoong, Kajirrawung	WA & NT. ISO 639-3 code: gdh
Gambera	Gambere, Gamberre, Gambre, Gamgre, Guwan, Kambera	WA. ISO 639-3 code: gma
Gamilaraay	Camileroi, Gamilaroi, Kamilaroi	NSW. ISO 639-3 code: kld
Garawa		N.T
Gooniyandi	Gunian, Guniandi, Guniyan, Guniyandi, Guniyn, Konejandi, Koneyandi, Kunan, Kunian, Kuniyan	WA. ISO 639-3 code: gni
Gubbi Gubbi	Gabi Gabi, Kabi Kabi, Dippil	QLD.
Kuku Yalanji	Gugu Yalanji, Guguyalanji, Koko-Yalanji, Kuku-Yalangi	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: gvn
Gulunggulu		WA.
Gumbaynggir	Gumbaingari, Kumbainggar, Kumbaingeri	NSW. ISO 639-3 code: kgs
Gundungurra	Gandangara	NSW.
Gunin/Kwini	Cuini, Kunan, Goonan, Gunan, Gwini, Gwiini	WA. ISO 639-3 code: gww
Gupapuyngu	Gobabingo, Gubabwingu	NT. ISO 639-3 code: guf
Gurindji	Gurinji, Kuurrinyji	NT. ISO 639-3 code: gue
Gurindji Kriol	Gurindji children's language, Gurinji children's language	NT. Developed post-contact.
Guugu Yimithirr	Gogo-Yimidjir, Gugu-Yimidhirr, Gugu Yimijir, Gugu Yimithirr, Guguyimidjir, Guugu Yimidhirr, Koko Imudji, Koko Yimidir, Kuku Jimidir, Kuku Yimidhirr, Kuku Yimithirr, Kukuyimidir	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: kky
Guwij	Guidj, Guwidj	WA.

J

Name	Synonyms	Family	Notes
Jabirrjabirr	Djaberdjaber, Djaber-Djaber, Dyaberdyaber, Jabirr-Jabirr		WA. ISO 639-3 code: dyb
Jaminjung	Djamindjung		NT. ISO 639-3 code: djd
Jardwadjai	?		Vic. ISO 639-3 code: ?
Jaru	Djaru, Jaroo, Tjaru		WA. ISO 639-3 code: ddj
Jiwarli	Djiwali, Djiwarli, Djwarli, Guwari, Jiwali, Kuwari, Tci-warli, Tjiwarli		WA. ISO 639-3 code: djl
Jawi	Chowie, Djau, Djawi, Dyawi		WA. ISO 639-3 code: djw
Jingulu		Pama–Nyungan, Barkly	N.T.
Jukun	Djugan, Djugun, Djukan, Jookoon		WA. ISO 639-3 code: dyd
Jurruru	Chooraroo, Churoro, Djuroro, Jururu, Thuraru, Tjuroro, Tjurruru, Tjururu		WA. ISO 639-3 code: tju
Juwaliny	Tjiwarliñ, Tjiwarliny		WA.

K

Name	Synonyms	Family	Notes
Kaantju	Gandanju, Gandju, Kaantyu, Kamdhue, Kandju, Kandyu, Kanju, Kanyu, Karnu		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: kbe
Kala Lagaw Ya			QLD.
Kalaw Kawaw Ya			QLD.
Kalaamaya	Galamai, Galamaya, Jaburu, Kaburn, Kalamaia, Kelamai, Natingero, Njindango, Takalako		WA.
Kalaku	Gala:gu, Galaagu, Kaburn, Kalaaku, Kalako, Kalakul, Kalarko, Kallaar, Kallaargu, Karlaku, Malba, Malpa, Marlba		WA. ISO 639-3 code: kba
Kaniyang	Ganajang, Kaneang, Kaniyan, Kunyung		WA.
Karajarri	Garadjari, Garadjeri, Garadjiri, Garadyari, Gard'are, Guradjara, Karrajarri		WA. ISO 639-3 code: gbd
Kariyarra	Gariera, Kaierra, Kariara, Kariera, Karriara, Karriarra, Kariyara, Kyeara		WA. ISO 639-3 code: vka
Kaurna			SA. ISO 639-3 code: zku
Kawarrangg			QLD.
Kayardild	Gajadilt, Gajardild, Gayadilt, Gayardild, Gayardilt, Kaiadilt, Malununda	Pama–Nyungan, Tangic	QLD, Bentinck Island. ISO 639-3 code: gyd
Kija	Gidja, Kidja, Kitja, Lunga, Lungga		WA. ISO 639-3 code: gia
Kok-Nar	Kok Narr		QLD.
Koko-Bera	Gugubera, Kok Kaber, Kok-Kaper, Kok-Kapér, Koko Bera, Koko Pera, Kukubera		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: kkp
Kriol	Creole, Pidgin English, Roper-Bamyili Creole		WA, NT & QLD. Developed post-contact. ISO 639-3 code: rop
Kukatj	Gugadj		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: ggd
Kukatja	Gogodja, Gugadja, Gugudja, Kukaja		WA. ISO 639-3 code: kux
Kuku Thaypan	Kuku-Thaypan, Thaypan		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: typ
Kullili	Kullili, Kullila, Galili		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: kul
Kuluwarrang	Guluwarin, Kuluwarin		WA.
Kunja	?		Qld.
Kurrama	Gurama, Karama, Karima, Kerama, Korama, Korima, Kurama		WA. ISO 639-3 code: vku
Kurrtjar	Gurdjar, Kurtjar, Kurtjjar		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: gdj
Kuthant			QLD. ISO 639-3 code: xut
Kuuk Thaayorre	Gugudayor, Kuktayor, Kukudayore, Kuuk Thaayoore, Kuuk Thaayorre, Taior, Thaayore, Thayore, Thayorre		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: thd
Kuuku Ya'u	Koko-Ja'o, Kokoyao, Kuuku-Ya'u, Ya'o		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: kyu
Kuyani	Guyani, Kijani, Kwiani		SA. Extinct. ISO 639-3 code: gvy

L

Name	Synonyms	Family	Notes
Lairmairrener			Central TAS.
Lardil	Leerdil		QLD moribund ISO 639-3 code: lbz.
Larrakia			N. T.
Linngithigh	Leningitij, Linngithig		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: lnj
Lower Burdekin			?
Luthigh			QLD.

M

Name	Synonyms	Family	Notes
Malgana	Malngin, Maljanna, Maldjana, Malkana		WA. ISO 639-3 code: vml
Malyangaba	Maljangapa, Maljangpa, Maljangaba, Malya-napa, Mullia-arpa, Mulya-napa, Mulya-nappa, Malynapa, Maljapa, Malyapa, Karikari, Bulali		SA.
Mangala	Manala, Mangalaa, Mangarla, Maŋala, Minala		WA. ISO 639-3 code: mem
Marra	Mara		N.T. ISO 639-3 code: mec
Martuthunira	Maratunia, Mardadhunira, Mardathon, Mardathoni, Mardathoonera, Mardatuna, Mardatunera, Mardudhoonera, Mardudhunera, Mardudhunira, Mardudjungara, Marduduna, Mardudunera, Marduthunira, Mardutunera, Mardutunira, Marduyunira, Martuthinya, and Martuyhunira		WA. Extinct. ISO 639-3 code: vma
Matngele			N.T. ISO 639-3 code: zml
Maya	Maia, Maja		WA.
Mbara			ISO 639-3 code: mvl
Mbabaram	Barbaram		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: vmb
Mbiywom			QLD.
Miriwoong	Mariung, Merong, Miriung, Miriwun, Miriwung, Mirriwung, Mirrwu, Mirung		WA. ISO 639-3 code: mep
Miwa	Bagu, Miwi, Pela		WA. ISO 639-3 code: vmi
Mpakwithi			QLD.
Mpalityanh			QLD.
Munumburru	Munumburu		WA.
Murrinh-patha	Garama, Murinbada, Murinbata, Murinjbada		NT. ISO 639-3 code: mwf
Muruwari	Muruwarri, Murawari, Murawarri		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: zmu

N

Name	Synonyms	Family	Notes
Narangga	Nanunga, Naranga, Narranga, Narranggu, Narrangu, Narungga		SA. ISO 639-3 code: nnr
Nauo	Nawu		SA. Extinct.
Ndjébbana			Liverpool River in Arnhem Land, N.T
Ngaatjatjarra	Ngaatjatjara, Ngaadadjarra		W.A.
Ngadjuri			SA.
Ngalakan	?		NT. ISO 639-3 code: nig
Ngan'gityemerri	Ngan.gi-tjemerri, Nangikurrunggurr		N.T.
Ngangikurrunggurr	?		NT
Ngardi	Ngadi, Narti, Ngati		WA.
Ngarrindjeri	Yaralde, Yaraldi, Yaralde Tingar, Narrinyeri, Ngarinyeri		SA ISO 639-3 code: nay
Ngarinyin	Ngarinjin, Ungarinjin, Ungarinyin		WA. ISO 639-3 code: ung
Ngarinyman	Ngaringman, Ngarinman		NT. ISO 639-3 code: nbj
Ngarla			WA. ISO 639-3 code: nlr
Ngarluma	Gnalluma, Gnalooma, Gnalouma, Ngallooma, Ngalluma, Ngalooma, Ngaluma		WA. ISO 639-3 code: nrl
Ngarnawu	Ngarnaw		WA.
Ngarnka		Pama–Nyungan languages, Barkly	N.T
Ngkoth			QLD.
Ngumbarl	Ngoombarl, Ngormbal, Ngumbal		WA.
Ngunawal	Ngunnawal		NSW.
Nhanta	Nhanda		WA.
Nhuwala	Ngoala, Noala, Noalla, Nooela, Nuela		WA. ISO 639-3 code: nhf
Nimanburru	Nimanboorroo, Nimanboro, Nimanbur, Nimanburu, Ninamburu		WA. ISO 639-3 code: nmp
Noongar			WA. ISO 639-3 code: noo
Ntra'ngith			QLD.
Nuenonne			SE TAS extinct.
Nukunu	Njuguna, Nokunna, Noocoona, Nookoona, Nuguna, Nugunu, Nukana, Nukuna, Nukunnu		SA. Extinct. ISO 639-3 code: nnv
Nungali		Yirram languages	N.T.
Nyamal	Gnamo, Namel, Njamal, Njamarl, Nyamel		WA. ISO 639-3 code: nly
Nyangumarta	Njangamarda, Njangumarda, Nyangumarda, Nyangumata, Nyaŋumada		WA. ISO 639-3 code: nna
Nyikina	Njigina, Nyigena, Nyigina		WA. ISO 639-3 code: nyh
Nyininy	Njining, Njininj, Nyinin		WA.
Nyulnyul	Njul-Njul, Nyol-Nyol, Nyoolnyool, Nyul Nyul		WA. ISO 639-3 code: nyv

O

Name	Synonyms	Family	Notes
Okunjan	Ogh-Undjan, Ogondyan		QLD.

P

Name	Synonyms	Notes
Panyjima	Bandjima, Banjima, Banyjima, Paanjima, Pandjima, Pand'ima, Panjima, Panjtjima, Panyjima, Panytyima	WA. ISO 639-3 code: pnw
Paredarerme		TAS.
Payungu	Baiong, Baiung, Bajungu, Bayungu, Biong, Pajungu, Payu	WA. ISO 639-3 code: bxj
Peerapper	Pee Rapper	TAS.
Peramangk		SA Descendants List,R & D Hunter,L.E. Teakle.
Petryschuk		TAS.
Pinikura	Binigura, Binnigoora, Binniguru, Pinigura, Pinneegoora	WA. ISO 639-3 code: pnv
Pintupi	Bindubi	WA. ISO 639-3 code: piu
Pitjantjatjara		SA. ISO 639-3 code: pjt
Plangermaireener		TAS.
Popham Bay		(extinct)
Pyemmaire		TAS.

T

Name	Synonyms	Family	Notes
Thalanyji	Dalandji, Dalendi, Dhalandji, Djalandji, Djalendi, Talaindji, Talandi, Talandji, Talangee, Talanjee, Tallainga, Tallainji, Taloinga, Thalantji		WA. ISO 639-3 code: dhl
Tharawal	?		NSW. ISO 639-3 code: tbh
Thargarri	Dalgari, Dal'gari, Dargari, Dhargari, Targari, Tarkarri, Tarlgarri, Tarugari, Thadgarri, Thargari, Tharrkari		WA. ISO 639-3 code: dhr
Thaua	Thoorga, Durga, Dhurga		South Coast of New South Wales.
Thiin			WA. Extinct.
Tommeginne			NNW TAS.
Toogee			SW TAS.
Torres Strait Creole	Cape York Creole, Torres Strait Broken, Torres Strait Pidgin		QLD. Developed post-contact. ISO 639-3 code: tcs
Tyerremotepanner			NNE TAS.

U

Name	Synonyms	Family	Notes
Umiida	Umida, Umi:da	WA.
Umpila		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: ump
Unggarangu	Unggarangi	WA.
Unggumi	Ungkami, Wunggumi	WA.
Uradhi		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: urf
Uw Olkola	Olkola, Olgolo	QLD.
Uw Oykangand	Oykangand	QLD.

W

Name	Synonyms	Family	Notes
Waanyi		Garawa	Qld.
Wagiman	Wageman, Wogeman, Wakiman,		NT. ISO 639-3 code: waq
Wajarri	Watjari, Watjarri, Wadjari, Wadjeri		WA. ISO 639-3 code: wbv
Walangama			QLD.
Walbanga		Pama–Nyungan, Yuin–Kuric, Yuin	South Coast of New South wales
Walmajarri	Walmadjari, Walmadjeri, Walmajiri, Walmatjari, Walmatjiri, Walmayari, Walmajarri, Walmatjarri, Walmatjeri, Walmadyeri, Walmaharri, Wolmeri, Wolmera, Wulmari		WA. ISO 639-3 code: wmt
Wandandian		Pama–Nyungan, Yuin–Kuric, Yuin	South Coast of New South wales
Wangai	Wongai or Wankai		Goldfields of Western Australia ISO 639-3 code:?
Wambaya		Pama–Nyungan, Barkly	N.T
Wangkumara	Wanggumara		Qld.
Wangkajunga	Wangkatjungka, Wonggadjunggu		WA.
Wanyjirra	Wandjira, Wandjirra, Wanjira		NT.
Wardaman	?		WA. ISO 639-3 code: wrr
Warlpiri	Wailbri, Walbiri, Waljbiri, Walpiri		NT. ISO 639-3 code: wbp
Warriyangka	Warianga, Wariangga, Wariengga, Wariwonga, Wariwongga, Wariyangga, Warri-wonga, Woorienga		WA. Extinct. ISO 639-3 code: wri
Warrungu	Warrangu, Warrango		QLD.
Warrwa	Warwa, Warwar		WA. ISO 639-3 code: wwr
Western Desert language	See article for the various dialects.		WA, NT & SA.
Wik Me'nh			QLD.
Wik Muminh	Kugu-Muminh, Kuku-Muminh, Wik-Mumin, Wik Muminh		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: xmh
Wik-Mungkan	Munkan, Wik Mungkan, Wik-Mungkhn, Wik-Munkan		QLD. ISO 639-3 code: wim
Wik Ngathrr	Wik-Ngathara, Wik-Ngatharr, Wik-Ngatharra, Wik-Ngathrr, Wikngatara		QLD.
Wilawila	Wila-Wila		WA. ISO 639-3 code: wil
Winyjarrumi	Windjarumi		WA.
Wiradjuri	Waradgeri, Warandgeri, Werogery, Wiiratheri, Wira-Athoree, Wiradjuri, Wiradhuri, Wiradhurri, Wiraduri, Wiradyuri, Wiraiarai, Wiraidyuri, Wirajeree, Wirashuri, Wiratheri, Wirracharee, Wirrai'yarrai, Wirrathuri, Wooragurie		NSW. ISO 639-3 code: wrh
Wirangu	Warrangoo, Wirongu, Wironguwongga, Wirrung, Wirrunga		SA. ISO 639-3 code: wiw
Woiwurrung	Woiwurrong, Woiworung	Pama–Nyungan, Kulin	VIC extinct.
Wolyamidi	Woldjamidi, Wol'jamidi, Wolyamidi		WA.
Worimi			NSW extinct.
Worrorra	Worora, Worrora, Wurora		WA. ISO 639-3 code: unp
Wunambal	Unambal, Wunambul		WA. ISO 639-3 code: wub
Wurla	Ola, Worla, Wula		WA.

Y

Name	Synonyms	Family	Notes
Yandruwandha	Yandrruwantha	SA & QLD. ISO 639-3 code: ynd
Yankunytjatjara	Jangkundjara, Yankunjtjatjarra, Yankuntatjara	SA. ISO 639-3 code: kdd
Yanyuwa	Aniula, Anula, Anyula, Janjula, Yanula, Yanyula	NT & QLD. ISO 639-3 code: jao
Yawarawarga	Yawarrawarrka	SA & QLD. ISO 639-3 code: yww
Yawijibaya	Jawdjibara, Yaudjibara, Yawjibarra	WA.
Yawuru	Jauor, Yaoro, Yawooroo	WA. ISO 639-3 code: ywr
Yidiny	Idin, Idindji, Idinji, Jidindji, Yetinji, Yiddinji, Yidin, Yidindji, Yidini, Yitintyi	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: yii
Yiiji	Jeidji, Yeidji	WA.
Yindjibarndi	Een-ge-pan-ty, Indjibandi, Ingibandi, Jindjibandi, Jindjiparndi, Yinjibarndi	WA. ISO 639-3 code: yij
Yinggarda	Inggarda, Ingara, Ingarda, Ingarra, Ingarrah, Inparra, Jinggarda, Yingkarta, Kakarakala	WA. ISO 639-3 code: yia
Yinhawangka	Inawonga, Innawonga, Inyawonga	WA.
Yinwum		QLD.
Yir-Thangedl		QLD.
Yir-Yoront	Jir Joront, Yir Yiront, Yir Yoront	QLD. ISO 639-3 code: yiy
Yorta Yorta	?	Vic. ISO 639-3 code: ?
Yulparija	Julbaridja, Julbre, Yulbaridya, Yurlparija	WA.
Yukulta	Jokula	QLD, Doomagee region
Yuwaalaraay	Wallarai	NSW.
Yuwaaliyaay	Euahlayi, Yuwaalayaay	NSW.

References

These sources conflict to some degree with one another.

• AustLang database of Australian languages
• AIATSIS map of all the languages
• Australian language family trees
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages Editor: David Nathan
• South Australian Museum