White-tailed spiders can be found throughout Australia. They can be found under bark, logs, and leaf litter, but they are common in homes. They search for other spiders at night when they are most active.
Australia is also home to redbacks. Redbacks are more prevalent in cooler climates. Redbacks can be found in backyards. You can find the funnel-web spider along Australia's east coast in Queensland, Tasmania, and other remote areas of South Australia.
Some prefer to live in the trees, while others prefer the ground. For example, the mouse spider is common in Canberra, Australia. It can be found underground and in gardens, but it is most common close to rivers and streams.