How often can you see a spider in Sydney?

As others have said, daily. But these common spiders are small and virtually harmless. It is many years since I have seen a funnelweb spider; they generally occupy rocky ground niches and, though they can be aggressive, are fairly retiring. The most dangerous spider you are likely to encounter is a redback. read more

Finally, a spider more common to the north, but also known in Sydney, is the golden orb weaver. This spider can get as long-legged as the huntsman, but has thinner hairless brown legs with contrasting yellowish knobby knees. read more

You're probably more likely to see spiders in Adelaide then you are in Sydney. In a common household, you might find one or two spiders inside the house a month at most. They're all harmless spiders though, they mostly live in the garden but they can't bit you or sting you. read more

If you live in Sydney and have a huntsman spider story or any other spider or Australian wildlife story, please share it in the comments below. I love hearing about all the odd and often hilarious stories people have about living in Sydney, even for just a few months. From Australian slang mix ups to being chase by magpies. read more

you don't need to stay indoors during the evenings, just stick to well populated areas. as said before the more people there are the less visible the spiders will be. you are unlikely to come across spiders that you can see while walking around inner city sydney, brisbane or major towns (if you looked up into the trees you might see them, but in the dark you would have trouble). read more