 The language is spoken in the Daly River area around Woolianna and Nauiyu.The Kuwema or Tyaraity (Tyeraty) variety is distinct.Malakmalak was formerly classified in a Northern Daly family along with the "Anson Bay" group of Wagaydy (Patjtjamalh, Wadjiginy, Kandjerramalh) and the unattested Giyug.