CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net (loss) earnings	$ (10,962,000)	$ 205,000
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0	1,927,000	(446,000)
Retirement plans:
Amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost, net of taxes of $0	258,000	239,000
Net actuarial (losses) gains arising during the period, net of taxes of $0	(153,000)	448,000
Total other comprehensive income	2,032,000	241,000
Total comprehensive (loss) income	(8,930,000)	446,000
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests	(826,000)	314,000
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc.	$ (8,104,000)	$ 132,000