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

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Note: The first group name listed in the left column "Group name" in most instances (but not all) here comes from the main name used in Norman Tindale's "Catalogue of Australian Aboriginal Tribes"[1], in his book Aboriginal Tribes of Australia. Their Terrain, Environmental Controls, Distribution, Limits, and Proper Names published in 1974. (Each has a separate article under the name listed there, and other alternate names are also listed.)

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

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

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Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Airiman	Wagiman	Northern Territory
Ajabakan	Aiabakan, Bakanu, Baganu, Bakanh	Queensland
Ajabatha	Aiabadu, Aiyaboto, Jabuda, Koka Ai-ebadu, Aiebadu, Koko Aiebadu, Kikahiabilo, Bakanh	Queensland
Alawa	Alaua, Allawa, Allaua, Allua, Allowa, Alowa, Leealowa, Kallaua, Allowiri, Allaura, Galleewo	Northern Territory
Alura	Allura Alura, Hallura, Nallura, Jaminjung	Northern Territory
Alyawarre	Iliaura, Illiaura, Iljaura, Ilyaura, Ilyowra Illyowra, Illura, Aliawara, Alyawara, Alyawarra, Ilawara, Jaljuwara, Yalyuwara, Alyawarr	Northern Territory
Amangu	Emangu, Amandyo, Ying, Champion Bay, Geraldton	Western Australia
Amarak	Amarag, Amuruk, Amurag, Amurrak, Ngamurak, Ngamurag, Umuriu, Umoreo	Northern Territory
Amijangal	Ami, Amijangal	Northern Territory
Anaiwan	Anaywan, Anewan, Nowan, Enni-won, Yenniwon, Ee-na-won, En-nee-win, Eneewin, Inuwan, Inuwon, Neeinuwon, Enuin, Nganyayawana	New South Wales
Andakerebina	Antakiripina, Undejerebina, Andeberegina, Walwallie, Andakerebina, Andegerebenha	Northern Territory
Andinyin		Western Australia[2]
Ankamuti	Goomkoding, Yukamakundji, Amkomti, Ondaima, Oiyamkwi, Apukwi, Anggamudi	Queensland
Anmatyerre	Nmatjera, Unmatjera, Inmatjera, Anmatjara, Urmitchee, Janmadjara, Janmatjiri, Yanmedjara, Yandmadjari, Anmatjera	Northern Territory
Antakirinja	Antakerinya, Antakerrinya, Andagirinja, Andagarinja, Andekerinja, Andegilliga, Andigirinji Antingari, Andigari Anjirigna, Andgari Antigari, Antegarina, Unterregerrie, Ngonde, Tangara, Yandairunga, Njuntundjara, Andagerinja Antekerrepinhe Andergerebenha, Aluna, Andigerinya Antekarinya Antikirinya	South Australia
Araba	Arap, Aripa, Ngariba	Queensland
Arabana	Ngarabana, Arabuna Arrabunna, Arrabonna, Arubbinna, Arapina, Arapani, Urapuna Urabuna, Urabunna Urroban, Wangarabana, Wongkurapuna, Wangarabunna, Jendakarangu, Nulla, Yendakarangu, Peake, Anna	South Australia
Arakwal	Arakwal, Naiang, Cool-al, Kahwul, Njung, Nyung, Lismore, Kogung, Yawkum-yore, Jawjumeri	New South Wales
Arrernte	Aranda, Aranta, Arrente, Arunda, Arunta, Arranda, Arinta, Arrinda, Urrundie, Herinda, Arrundta, Wonggaranda, Urrundie, Ilpma, Ulpma, Paroola, Wongkatjeri	Central Australia
Arnga	Woljamidi, Woljamiri, Molyamidi, Kuluwara, Kuluwaran, Guluwarin, Kolaia, Arawari, Arawodi	Western Australia
Atjinuri	Adjinadi, Itinadjana, Itinadyana, Itinadyand, Nedgulada, Imatjana	Queensland
Awabakal	Awabakal, Awaba, Awabagal, Lake Macquaire Newcastle, Kuring-gai, Ninyowa, Kuri	New South Wales
Awarai	Warai, Warei, Warrai, Awarrai, Awarra	Northern Territory
Awinmul	Awinnmull Awinmul, Awinmil	Northern Territory

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Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Baada	Bad, Bard, Barda, Bardi	WA
Badjalang	Badjalang, Badjelang, Budulung, Buggul, Paikalyung, Bandjalang, Bandjalong, Bunjellung, Bundela, Bundel, Widje, Watchee, Woomargou	NSW
Badjiri	Badjidi, Badjeri, Baddyeri, Byierri, Baderi, Poidgerry, Badjedi, Budjari, Poidgerryygbadhje	Qld
Baiali	Byellee, Bieli, Byellel, Orambul, Urambal, Bayali
Baijungu	Baijungo Baijungu, Baiong, Baiung, Biong, Paiunggu, Bayungu, Palyungu, Payungu
Bailgu	Bailko Bailgu, Pailgu, Pailgo, Baljgu, Balju, Palgu, Bailju, Bailgo, Balgu, Boolgoo, Pulgoe, Mangguldulkara, Paljarri, Palyku
Bakanambia	Wanbara, Wambara, Kokolamalma, Lamalama, Lamul-lamul, Kokaoalamalma, Mukinna, Banambia, Lamalama, Banambila	Princess Charlotte Bay, New South Wales
Balardong		WA
Banbai	Banbai, Bahnbi, Athnbi, Gumbainggir	NSW
Bandjin		Qld
Barada		Qld
Baranbinja	Baranbinja, Barren-binya, Parran-binye, Burranbinya, Burrunbinya, Barrumbinya, Burranbinga, Burrabinya, Barranbinya	NSW
Baraparapa	Baraparapa, Burrabura-ba, Baraba-baraba, Barraba-barraba, Bareber, Burrappa, Burrapper, Bureba, Burabura, Boora-boora, Burapper, Boort, Baraba Baraba	NSW
Barbaram		Qld
Barimaia		WA
Barindji	Barrengee, Beriait, Berri-ait, Paur, Paroo, Bpaaroo, Bpaaroon-je	NSW
Barkindji	Barkinji, Barkinjee, Barkunjee, Bahkunji, Pakindji, Bakindji, Bahkunjy, Parkungi, Parkengee, Parkingee, Bakandi, Bargunji, Kurnu, Wimbaja, Barkungee	NSW
Barna		Qld
Barunggam		Qld
Barungguan		Qld
Batjala		Qld
Beriguruk	Perrigurruk, Eri, Erei, Beriguruk, Limilngan
Bidawal		Vic
Bidia		Qld
Bigambul		Qld
Bilingara	Bilinara, Bilinurra, Bilyanarra, Bilyanurra, Plinara, Pillenurra, Billianera, Bulinara, Bringara, Boonarra	NT
Binbinga	Binbingha, Binbinka, Pinbinga, Leepitbinga, Bing Binga	NT
Bindal		Qld
Bingongina	Bin-gongina, Bugongidja, Bingongina
Binigura		WA
Biria		Qld
Birpai	Birpai, Birripai, Birrpiri, Brippai, Bripi, Birrapee	NSW
Bitjara		Qld
Brabralung		Vic
Braiakaulung		Vic
Bratauolung		Vic
Bugulmara		Qld
Buluwai		Qld
Bunganditj		SA
Bunurong		Vic
Burarra	Anbara, Marawuraba, Madia, Maringa, Gunadba Gunaidbe, Gidjingali, Barera, Barara, Baurera, Burera, Barea, Anbarra	NT
Buruna		WA

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Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Daii	Taii, Tai, Dalwango, Dalwongu, Darlwongo, Dhalwangu, Djawark, Djarlwag	NT
Dainggati	Dainggati, Djangadi, Dang-getti, Danghetti, Danggadi, Dhangatty, Thangatty, Thangatti, Dangati, Yuungai, Burugardi, Boorkutti, Nulla Nulla, Amberu, Himberrong, Jang, Daingatti, Dhan-Gadi	NSW
Dalabon	Buan, Buwan, Boun, Ngalkbon, Ngalkbun	NT
Dalla		Qld
Dangbon	Gundangbon, Dangbun, Dangbar, Gumauwurk	NT
Danggali		SA
Dangu	Yirgala, Yolngu	NT
Darambal		Qld
Darkinjang	Darkinjang, Darginjang, Darkinung, Darknung	NSW
Daruk	Daruk, Dharruk, Dharrook, Darrook, Dharug, Broken Bay, Dharung	NSW
Dharawal		Sutherland Shire NSW and formerly in the Berrima, New South Wales area
Diakui	Dhiyakuy, Djikai, Jikai, Tchikai, Dijogoi	NT
Dieri		SA
Djabugay	Djabugandji, Tjapukai	Kuranda, Qld
Djaberadjabera		WA
Djagaraga		Qld
Djakunda		Qld
Djalakuru	Jalakuru, Iwaidja	NT
Djamindjung	Tjamindjung, Kaminjung, Jaminjang, Djamunjun, Jaminjung, Djamundon, Djamadjong, Murinyuwen, Murinyuwan, Djamindjung	NT
Djangu	Djanga	NT
Djankun		Qld
Djaru		WA
Dja Dja Wurrung		Bendigo area, Victoria
Djaui		WA
Djerait	Tjerait, Cherait, Cherite, Sherait, Jeerite, Scherits, Tjiras, Tjerratj	NT
Djerimanga	Djeramanga, Jermangel, Waak, Wulna, Woolna, Woolnah, Woolner, Wulnar, Wolna, Woolua	NT
Djilamatang		Vic
Djinang	Jandjinang, Jandjinung, Yandjinung, Yandjining, Yandjinang, Djinnang Djinang, Djinhang, Milingimbi, WullðËkki, Wulaki, Ullaki, Wulagi, Balmbi, Balmawi, Barlmawi, Manjarngi, Manyarrngi, Munarngo Manarrngu	NT
Djinba	Djimba, Jinba, Outjanbah, Gunalbingu, Ganalbwingu, Kurkamarnapia	NT
Djiru		Qld
Djirubal		Qld
Djowei	Kumertuo, Djowei, Limilngan	NT
Djugun		WA
Duduroa		Vic
Duulngari		WA
Duwal	Duwal Dhuwal, Murngin, Wulamba, Yolngu, Miwuyt, Balamumu, Barlamomo, Malag, Marlark, Arrawiya, Banjarrpuma, Bilmandji Dhurili, Durilji	NT
Duwala	Duala Duwala, Murngin, Wulamba	NT

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Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Eora	Eo-ra, Ea-ora, Iora, Yo-ra, Kameraigal, Camera-gal, Cammera, Gweagal, Botany Bay Tribe, Bedia-mangora, Gouia-gul, Wanuwangul, Kadigal	Sydney
Erawirung		SA
Ewamin		Qld

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Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Gari Gaari, Iwaidja	NT
Gadjalivia	Gadjalivia Gajalivia, Gudjalibi, Gudalavia, Gudjaliba, Gadjalibi, Gadjalibir, Burara	NT
Gambalang	Gunbalang Gambalang, Gunbulan, Walang, Gunbalang	NT
Gandangara	Gandangara, Gundungurra, Gundungari, Gundanora, Gurragunga, Burragorang, Gundungurra	NSW
Geawegal	Keawaikal, Geawagal, Geawa-gal, Garewagal, Gwea-gal	NSW
Gia		Qld
Giabal		Qld
Goeng		Qld
Goreng goreng	Gureng-Gurengn, Curang-Curang, Curang-gurang, Goeng Goonine, Goorang-Goorang, Goorang-goorang, Gurang, Gurang-Gurang, Gurang-gurang, Gurang, Gureng-Gureng, Gureng-gureng, Kooranga, Koreng-Koreng, Koreng-koreng, Koren	Queensland
Gulngai		Qld
Gunavidji	Gunavidji Gunaviji, Gunawitji, Gunabidji, Gunabwidji, Gunjibidji, Witji, Gunibidji	NT
Gunditjmara	Gournditch-mara, Dhauwurd wurrung, Dhawurdwurrung, Djab Wurrung, Djabwurrung, Gundidjmara, Kilcarer Gundidj, Worn Gundidj (Warnambool)	Vic
Gungorogone	Gungorogone Gungoragone, Gungorologni, Gungarawoni, Gungurulgungi, Gungurugoni	NT
Gunwinggu	Gunwingo, Wengi, Wengej, Gundeidjeme, Gundeidjepmi, Gunwingu, Kulunglutji, Kulunglutchi, Gundeijeme, Margulitban, Unigangk, Urnigangg, Koorungo, Neinggu, Mangaridji Mangeri	NT

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Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Idindji		Qld
Ilba		Qld
Ildawongga		WA
Inawongga		WA
Indjibandi		WA
Indjilandji	Indjilandji Indjilindji, Injilinji, Intjilatja	NT
Inggarda		WA
Ingura	Wanindilaugwa, Andiljaugwa, Andilyaugwa, Wani-Ndiljaugwa, En Indiljaugwa, Amakurupa, Andilagwa, Lamadalpu, Awarikpa, Warnindilyakwa	NT
Iningai		Qld
Irukandji	Yirrganydji, Irakanji, Yirkandji, Yirkanji, Yirgay, Yettkie (misreading), Illagona, Wongulli, Dungara, Tingaree, Dungarah, Dingal	Cairns, Qld
Ithu		Qld
Iwaidja	Jiwadja, Jiwadja, Juwudja, Iwajia, Iyi, Eiwaja, Eaewardja, Eaewarga, Uwaidja, Unalla, Limbakaraja, Limba-Karadjee, Iwaiji, Tarula	NT

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Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Jaadwa		Vic
Jaako		NT
Jaara		Vic
Jaburara		WA
Jadira		WA
Jadliaura		SA
Jagalingu		Qld
Jagara		Qld
Jaitmathang		Vic
Jalanga		Qld
Jambina		Qld
Janda		Qld
Jandruwanta		SA
Jangaa		Qld
Jangga		Qld
Janggal		Qld
Jangkundjara		SA
Jangman		NT
Janjula		NT
Jardwadjali		Vic
Jarijari		Vic
Jarildekald		SA
Jaroinga		NT
Jarowair		Qld
Jathaikana		Qld
Jaudjibaia		WA
Jauraworka		SA
Jawoyn	Tjauen, Djouan, Djauun, Jawin, Chau-an, Tweinbol, Adowen, Djawin, Djawun, Djauwung, Charmong, Djauan	NT
Jawuru		WA
Jeidji		WA
Jeithi	Jeithi, Yeidthee, Pikkolatpan, Wiradjuri	NSW
Jeljendi		SA
Jeteneru		Qld
Jetimarala		Qld
Jiegara	Jiegara, Yiegara, Jeigir, Yegera, Youngai, Jungai	NSW
Jilngali		NT
Jiman		Qld
Jinigudira		WA
Jinwum		Qld
Jirandali		Qld
Jirjoront		Qld
Jitajita	Jitajita, Ita-ita, Ithi-ithi, Eethie-eethie, Eethee Ethee, Yetho, Yit-tha, Yitsa, Tjuop	NSW
Jokula		Qld
Juat		WA
Juipera		Qld
Jukambal	Jukambal, Jukambil, Yukambal, Yukambul, Yukambil, Yacambal, Yookumbul, Yookumbil, Yoocumbill, Ukumbil, Yookumble, Yoocomble, Ucumble, Yukumba	NSW
Jukambe		Qld
Jukul		NT
Julaolinja		Qld
Jumu		NT
Junggor		NT
Jungkurara		Qld
Jupagalk		Vic
Jupangati		Qld
Juru		Qld

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Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Kabalbara		Qld
Kabikabi		Qld
Kadjerong		NT
Kaiabara		Qld
Kaiadilt		Qld
Kairi		Qld
Kaititja		NT
Kakadu		NT
Kalaako		WA
Kalali		Qld
Kalamaia		WA
Kalibal	Kalibal, Murwillumbah, Moorung-moobar	NSW
Kalibamu		Qld
Kalkadunga		Qld
Kambure		WA
Kambuwal		Qld
Kamilaroi	Kamilarai, Kamilari, Kamilroi, Kamilrai, Kamularoi, Kaameelarrai, Komleroy, Gamilaroi, Kahmilaharoy, Kamilary, Gumilori Gummilroi Ghummilarai, Cumilri, Kimilari, Kamil, Comleroy, Camel Duahi, Yauan, Tjake, Gamilaraay	Northern New South Wales
Kamor		NT
Kandju		Qld
Kaneang		WA
Kangulu		Qld
Kanolu		Qld
Karadjari		WA
Karaman		NT
Karanguru		SA
Karanja		Qld
Karawa		NT
Kareldi		Qld
Karenggapa	Karengappa, Karrengappa, Kurengappa	NSW
Kariara		WA
Karingbal		Qld
Kartudjara		WA
Karuwali		Qld
Katubanut		Vic
Kaurareg		Qld
Kaurna	Kaura (misprint), Coorna, Koornawarra, Nantuwara, Nantuwaru, Nganawara, Meljurna or Meyukattanna.	Adelaide
Kawadji		Qld
Kawambarai	Kareingi, Karin, Kerinma, Karinma, Garengema, Garnghes, Kinenekinene, Kianigane, Keramin, Kemendok, Pintwa, Jungeegatchere	NSW
Kaytetye	Kartetye, Kartiji, Keytej, Katish	NT
Keiadjara		WA
Keinjan		Qld
Keramai		Qld
Kirrae		Vic
Kitabal	Kidabal, Dijabal, Kitta-bool, Kitabool, Kitapul, Gidabul, Gidjoobal, Kuttibul, Noowidal	NSW
Kitja		WA
Koa		Qld
Koamu		Qld
Koara		WA
Koenpal		Qld
Koinjmal		Qld
Kokangol		Qld
Kokata		SA
Kokatja		WA
Koko		Qld
Kokobididji		Qld
Kokobujundji		Qld
Kokoimudji		Qld
Kokojawa		Qld
Kokojelandji		Qld
Kokokulunggur		Qld
Kokomini		Qld
Kokonjekodi		Qld
Kokopatun		Qld
Kokopera		Qld
Kokowalandja		Qld
Kokowara		Qld
Kolakngat		Vic
Konejandi		WA
Kongabula		Qld
Kongkandji		Qld
Koreng		WA
Korenggoreng		Qld
Korindji		NT
Kotandji		NT
Krauatungalung		Vic
Kujani		SA
Kukatja		NT
Kukatja		Qld
Kuku Yulanji	Kuku Yulangi, Gugu Yulanji.	Daintree Rainforest; from Port Douglas in the south, Cooktown in the north, Chillagoe in the west; Qld
Kula	Kula, Noolulgo, Kurnu, Gunu, Guerno, Kornu, Kornoo, Kuno, Guno, Gunu	NSW
Kulumali		Qld
Kumbainggiri	Kumbainggiri, Kumbainggeri, Kumbaingir, Kumbaingeri, Kumbangerai, Koombanggary, Koombainga, Coombangree, Coombyngura, Gumbaingar, Gunbaingar, Guinbainggri, Bellinger, Belingen, Nimboy, Woolgoolga, Orara, Gumbainggir, Gumbaynggir	NSW
Kungadutji		Qld
Kungarakan		NT
Kunggara		Qld
Kunggari		Qld
Kungkalenja		Qld
Kunindiri		NT
Kunja		Qld
Kurrama	Kurama, Gurama, Kerama, Karama, Korama, Kormama, Jana:ri, Jawunmara	WA
Kureinji	Kareingi, Karin, Kerinma, Karinma, Garengema, Garnghes, Kinenekinene, Kianigane, Keramin, Kemendok, Pintwa, Jungeegatchere	NSW
Kurnai		Vic
Kurung		Vic
Kutjal		Qld
Kutjala		Qld
Kuungkari		Qld
Kwantari		Qld
Kwarandji		NT
Kwatkwat		Vic
Kwiambal	Koi, Kweembul, Quieumble, Queenbulla, Ngarabal	NSW

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Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Laia		Qld
Lanima		Qld
Larrakia	Larakia, Larrakeyah	NT
Lardiil		Qld
Latjilatji		Vic
Lotiga		Qld

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Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Madjandji		Qld
Madngela		NT
Madoitja		WA
Maduwongga		WA
Magatige		NT
Maiawali		Qld
Maijabi		Qld
Maikudunu		Qld
Maikulan		Qld
Maithakari		Qld
Malantji		Qld
Malgana		WA
Malgaru		WA
Maljangapa	Maljangpa, Malya-napa, Mulya-napa, Mulya-nappa, Mullia-arpa, Malynapa, Maljapa, Malyapa, Maljangaba, Karikari, Bulali, Bulali, Malyangaba	NSW
Malngin		WA
Mamu	Morruburra (and possibly Dulgabara)	Innisfail; from Murdering Point in the south to Tolga in the north, Qld
Mandandanji		Qld
Mandara		WA
Manthi		WA
Mandjildjara		WA
Mangarla		WA
Mangarai		NT
Mara		NT
Maranganji		Qld
Maraura	Mareawura, Mareaura, Marowra, Marowera, Marraa Warree, Marrawarra, Waimbio, Wimbaja, Wiimbaio, Berlko, Ilaila, Barkindji	NSW
Marditjali		Vic
Mardudunera		WA
Mariamo		NT
Maridan		NT
Maridjabin		NT
Marijedi		NT
Marimanindji		NT
Maringar		NT
Marinunggo		NT
Marithiel		NT
Mariu		NT
Marrago		Qld
Martu	Mardu	WA
Marulta		Qld
Matuntara		NT
Maung		NT
Maya	Maia	WA
Mbewum		Qld
Meintangk		SA
Menthajangal		NT
Mian		Qld
Milpulo	Milpulko, Mailpurlgu, Mamba, Danggali	NSW
Mimungkum		Qld
Minang		WA
Mingin		Qld
Minjambuta		Vic
Minjungbal	Minjangbal, Minyung, Minyowa, Gendo, Gando Minjang, Gandowal, Ngandowul, Cudgingberry	NSW
Miriwung	Miriwoong, Miriuwong	Ord River, WA
Mirning		WA
Mitaka		Qld
Mitjamba		Qld
Miwa		WA
Morowari	Murawari, Murawarri, Murrawarri, Muruworri, Muruwurri, Murueri, Moorawarree, Marawari, Marawara	NSW
Muluridji		Qld
Muragan		Qld
Murinbata		NT
Muringura		NT
Murngin		NT
Murunitja		WA
Muthimuthi	Muti Muti, Mutte Mutte, Matimati, Madi-madi, Mataua, Moorta, Matthee-matthee, Bakiin, Madi Madi, Madhi Madhi	NSW
Mutjati		Qld
Mutpura		NT
Mutumui		Qld

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Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Nakako		WA
Nakara		NT
Nana		WA
Nanda		WA
Nangatadjara		WA
Nangatara		WA
Nanggikorongo		NT
Nanggumiri		NT
Nango		NT
Narangga		SA
Narinari	Nari Nari	NSW
Naualko	Nawalko, Ngunnhalgu, Unelgo, Bungyarlee, Wampandi, Wampangee, Wombungee, Barundji	NSW
Nauo		SA
Nawagi		Qld
Ngadadjara		WA
Ngadjunmaia		WA
Ngadjuri		SA
Ngaiawang		SA
Ngaiawongga		WA
Ngaanyatjarra
Ngaku	Niungacko, Dainggatti
Ngalakan		NT
Ngalea		SA
Ngalia		NT
Ngaliwuru		NT
Ngaluma		WA
Ngameni		SA
Ngamba	Ngambar, Ngeunbah, Biripi	NSW
Ngameni		SA
Ngandangara		Qld
Ngandi		NT
Nganguruku		SA
Ngarabal	Ngarabul, Ngarrabul, Narbul, Marbul	NSW
Ngaralta		SA
Ngardi		NT
Ngardok		NT
Ngarigo	Ngarego, Ngarago, Garego, Currak-da-bidgee, Ngarigu, Ngarrugu, Ngarroogoo, Murring, Bemeringal, Guramal, Gurmal, Bradjerak, Bombala, Menero, Cooma	NSW
Ngarinjin		WA
Ngarkat		SA
Ngarla		WA
Ngarlawongga		WA
Ngaro		Qld
Ngathokudi		Qld
Ngatjan		Qld
Ngaun		Qld
Ngawait		SA
Ngarrindjeri		Lower Murray River
Ngewin		NT
Nggamadi		Qld
Ngintait		SA
Ngoborindi		Qld
Ngolibardu		WA
Ngolokwangga		NT
Ngombal		WA
Ngormbur		NT
Ngugi		Qld
Ngulungbara		Qld
Ngunawal	Ngunuwal, Ngoonawawal, Wonnawal, Nungawal, Yarr, Yass, Lake George, Five Islands, Molonglo, Gurungada	Australian Capital Territory
Ngundjan		Qld
Ngurawola		Qld
Ngurelban		Vic
Nguri		Qld
Ngurlu		WA
Ngurunta		SA
Niabali		WA
Nimanburu		WA
Ninanu		WA
Njakinjaki		WA
Njamal		WA
Njangamarda		WA
Njikena		WA
Njulnjul		WA
Njunga		WA
Njuwathai		Qld
Noala		WA
Nokaan		WA
Noongar	Nyoongar, Nyungar	South-western Western Australia
Norweilemil		NT
Nukunu		SA
Nunggubuju		NT
Nunukul		Qld

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[edit] O

Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Oitbi		NT
Ola		WA
Olkolo		Qld
Ombila		Qld
Ongkarango		WA
Ongkomi		WA
Otati		Qld

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[edit] P

Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Pakadji		Qld
Pandjima		WA
Pangerang		Vic
Pangkala		SA
Parundji	Paruindji, Paruindi, Paruinji, Paroinge, Barundji, Barungi, Bahroonjee, Baroongee, Bahroongee, Barrengee, Parooinge, Barunga	NSW
Peramangk		SA
Pibelmen	Bibulmun	WA
Pilatapa		SA
Pilatapa		SA
Pindiini		WA
Pindjarup	Pinjareb	WA
Pini		WA
Pintupi	Pintubi, Bindubi, Bindibu, Bindubu	NT
Pitapita		Qld
Pitjantjatjara	Pitjantjara, Pitjandjara	Central Australia
Pitjara		Qld
Pongaponga		NT
Pontunj		Qld
Portaulun		SA
Potaruwutj		SA
Potidjara		WA
Punaba		WA
Puneitja		NT
Punthamara		Qld

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[edit] R

Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Rakkaia		Qld
Ramindjeri		SA
Rembarunga		NT
Ringaringa		Qld
Rungarungawa		Qld

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[edit] S

Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Spinifex people	Pila Nguru	Nullabor Plain

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[edit] T

Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Tagalag		Qld
Tagoman		NT
Taior		Qld
Talandiji		WA
Tanganekald		SA
Targari		WA
Taribelang		Qld
Tatitati		Vic
Tatungalung		Vic
Taungurong		Vic
Tedei		WA
Tenma		WA
Tepiti		Qld
Tharawal	Darawal, Carawal, Turawal, Thurawal, Thurrawal, Thurrawall, Turuwal, Turuwul, Turrubul, Tutuwull, Ta-ga-ry, Five Islands
Thaua	Thawa, Tauaira, Thurga, Thoorga, Durga, Dhurga, Tharawal, Tadera-manji, Guyanagal, Guyangal-yuin, Murring, Katungal, Baianga, Paienbera
Thereila		Qld
Tirari		SA
Tjalkadjara		WA
Tjapukai		Qld
Tjapwurong		Vic
Tjeraridjal		WA
Tjial		NT
Tjingili		NT
Tjongkandji		Qld
Tjuroro		WA
Totj		Qld
Tulua		Qld
Tunuvivi		NT

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[edit] U

Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Ualarai	Yualarai, Yualloroi, Yowaleri, Uollaroi, Youallerie, Yualari, Yualai, Yerraleroi, Yowalri, Euahlayi, Juwaljai, Yuwalyai, Wallarai, Wolleroi, Walleri, Wollaroi, Noongahburrahs, Yuwaalaraay Yuwaaliyaay	NSW
Umede		WA
Undanbi		Qld
Unjadi		Qld

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[edit] W

Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Wadere		NT
Wadikali	Wadigali, Evelyn Creek	NSW
Wadja		Qld
Wadjabangai		Qld
Wadjalang		Qld
Wadjari		WA
Wagoman		NT
Wailpi		SA
Wakabunga		Qld
Wakaja		NT
Wakaman		Qld
Wakara		Qld
Wakawaka		Qld
Walangama		Qld
Walbanga	Thurga, Thoorga, Bugellimanji, Bargalia, Moruya	NSW
Walgalu	Walgadu, Wolgal, Wolgah, Tumut, Tumut River people, Guramal, Gurmal	NSW
Waljen		WA
Walmadjari		WA
Walmbaria		Qld
Walu		NT
Waluwara		Qld
Wambaia		NT
Wanamara		Qld
Wandandian	Wandandian, Tharumba, Kurialyuin, Murraygaro, Jervis Bay	NSW
Wandarang		NT
Wandjira		NT
Wangaaybuwan	Wongaibon, Ngemba, Ngeumba, Ngiumba	NSW
Wangan		Qld
Wangkathaa		WA
Wanji		NT
Wanjiwalku	Weyneubulkoo, Wonipalku, Wanyabalku, Wonjimalku, Pono, Pernowie, Pernowrie, Kongait, Tongaranka	NSW
Wanjuru		Qld
Wanman		WA
Warakamai		Qld
Warlpiri	Walbiri	Northern Territory
Waramanga		NT
Wardal		WA
Wardaman		NT
Wardandi		WA
Wariangga		WA
Warkawarka		Vic
Warki		SA
Warungu		Qld
Warwa		WA
Wathaurong	Wathawurrung, Wada Warrung	Geelong
Watiwati		Vic
Watta		NT
Wayilwan	Wailwan, Weiwan, Wilwan, Wallwan, Wailwun, Waal-won, Wile wile, Wali, Waljwan, Ngiumba	NSW
Wembawemba	Wambawamba, Wamba Wamba, Womba, Weumba, Waamba, Waimbiwaimbi, Gourrmjanyuk, Gorrmjanyuk, Wemba Wemba	NSW
Wenamba		WA
Wenambal		WA
Weraerai	Wiraiarai, Weraiari, Wirri-wirri, Wirraarai, Warlarai, Wolroi, Wolleri, Waholari, Wolaroo, Walarai, Juwalarai, Walari, Wolaroi, Woolaroi, Ginniebal	NSW
Whadjuk	Wadjuk, Whajook, Wadjug	WA
Widi		WA
Widjabal	Noowidal, Nowgyujul, Waibra, Ettrick, Watji, Watchee	NSW
Wiilman	Weelman, Wilman	WA
Wik		Qld
Wikampama		Qld
Wikapatja		Qld
Wikatinda		Qld
Wikepa		Qld
Wikianji		Qld
Wik-kalkan		Qld
Wikmean		Qld
Wikmunkan		Qld
Wiknantjara		Qld
Wiknatanja		Qld
Wilawila		WA
Wilingura		NT
Wiljakali	Wilyakali, Wiljali, Wiljagali, Bo-arli, Bulali, Wilyali, Wilyakali	NSW
Winduwinda		Qld
Wiradjuri	Wiradyuri Wiradhuri Wiraduri, Wiradjeri, Wirrajerre, Wiradhari Wirra-dhari Wirradhurri, Wirraijuri, Wirrathuri Wiradthuri, Wiradtheri Wirathere, Wira-durei, Wira-shurri, Wirradgerry, Woradjeri Wooradjeri, Woorajuri, Woradjerg, Wirotheree, Wiratheri, Wi-ra jer-ree, Wirrai Durhai, Wagga	Central New South Wales
Wirangu		SA
Wirdinja		WA
Wiri		Qld
Wirngir		WA
Wodiwodi	Woddi Woddi, Illawarra, Tharawal	NSW
Wogait		NT
Wongaibon	Wongai-bun, Wonghibone, Wonjhibon, Wonjibone, Wongi-bone, Wonghi, Wungai, Wuzai, Wozai, Mudall, Wangaaybuwan	NSW
Wongkadjera		Qld
Wongkamala		NT
Wongkanguru		SA
Wongkumara		Qld
Wonnarua	Wonnuaruah, Wannerawa, Wonarura, Wonnah	Hunter Valley
Worimi	Warrimee, Warramie, Gadang, Kattang, Kutthung, Guttahn, Cottong, Wattung, Watthungk, Kutthack, Gingai, Gringai, Gooreenggai, Port Stephens tribe	NSW
Worora		WA
Wotjobaluk	Wotjoballuk	Vic
Wudjari		WA
Wulgurukaba		Qld
Wulili		Qld
Wulpura		Qld
Wulwulam		NT
Wunambal		WA
Wurango		NT
Wurundjeri	Wirundjeri, Woiworung, Woiwurrong	Vic

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[edit] Y

Group name	Alternative names and/or component (sub-)groups	Geographical location
Yadhaykenu		? Queensland
Yanyuwa	Anula, Janjula, Yanula	Borroloola
Yarra Yarra		Melbourne
Yolngu	Dangu	Arnhem Land
Yorta Yorta	Jotijota, Yotayota, Yoorta, Gunbowers, Gunbowerooranditchgoole, Loddon, Ngarrimouro, Arramouro, Woollathura, Echuca tribe, Yota Yota, Bangerang, Kailtheban, Wollithiga, Moira, Ulupna, Kwat Kwat, Yalaba Yalaba, Nguaria-iiliam-wurrung	New South Wales, Victoria
Yuin	Yuwin, Djiringanj, Dyirringan, Jeringin, Juwin	Eurobodalla Shire, south-eastern New South Wales

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[edit] See also

• Indigenous Australians
• Australian Aboriginal languages
• List of Australian place names of Aboriginal origin

[edit] External links

• ausanthrop.net (tribal names and sub-groups)
• Normal B. Tindale's Catalogue of Australian Tribes (locations) with Tribal map
• AIATSIS map showing the locations of the various groups