CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Net (loss) earnings	$ (1,401,000)	$ 887,000	$ (5,070,000)	$ 980,000
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0	(713,000)	150,000	731,000	2,353,000
Retirement plans - amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost, net of taxes of $0	65,000	63,000	194,000	190,000
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(648,000)	213,000	925,000	2,543,000
Total comprehensive (loss) income	(2,049,000)	1,100,000	(4,145,000)	3,523,000
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests	(35,000)	85,000	(441,000)	556,000
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc.	$ (2,014,000)	$ 1,015,000	$ (3,704,000)	$ 2,967,000