CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Net loss	$ (8,672,000)	$ (10,962,000)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0	(1,319,000)	1,927,000
Retirement plans:
Amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost, net of taxes of $0	259,000	258,000
Net actuarial gains (losses) arising during the period, net of taxes of $0	1,729,000	(153,000)
Total other comprehensive income	669,000	2,032,000
Total comprehensive loss	(8,003,000)	(8,930,000)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(109,000)	(826,000)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc.	$ (7,894,000)	$ (8,104,000)