CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Net loss	$ (1,265,000)	$ (1,401,000)	$ (6,974,000)	$ (5,070,000)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0	(867,000)	(713,000)	(1,837,000)	731,000
Retirement plans - amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost, net of taxes of $0	64,000	65,000	194,000	194,000
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(803,000)	(648,000)	(1,643,000)	925,000
Total comprehensive loss	(2,068,000)	(2,049,000)	(8,617,000)	(4,145,000)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(40,000)	(35,000)	(59,000)	(441,000)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc.	$ (2,028,000)	$ (2,014,000)	$ (8,558,000)	$ (3,704,000)