YWCA National Housing surveyed more than 1000 women in regional areas on low to moderate incomes in late 2019.

It found 10 per cent of Tasmanian women surveyed reported having been homeless in the last five years with 2.4 per cent homeless at the time the survey was conducted.

Additionally, the survey found 20 per cent of women reported they knew at least one woman who was homeless at the time of the survey.

Jan Berriman, from the YWCA, said overall the report showed there was a higher level of homeless compared to previous studies.

"One quarter of women who had been homeless, either in the past five years or currently, did not share their situation with any family member or friend, reflecting the likelihood of a much higher level of homelessness than previously understood," she said.

Housing Minister Roger Jaensch said the government had invested record amounts into programs that increased access to social housing, reduce homelessness and improve housing supply across Tasmania, including for those in regional areas.

"While the sample size of this particular survey is extremely small and cannot be considered reliable, we acknowledge the issues raised," he said.

Shelter Tas executive officer Pattie Chugg said women were often a hidden aspect of homelessness in Tasmania.

"We know that women have lower incomes and are more likely then men to live in permanent income poverty," she said.

"Our homeless service data shows that domestic and family violence is the main reason women access shelter with 70 per cent of unmet requests from women."