Holding Company Condensed Financial Information (Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income	$ 5,257	$ 4,870	$ 6,940	$ 8,730	$ 4,306	$ 2,332	$ 1,854	$ 2,318	$ 25,797	$ 10,810	$ 13,220
Other comprehensive income									(72)	(12)	(29)
Total comprehensive income									25,725	10,798	13,191
Provident Financial Holding [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income									25,797	10,810	13,220
Other comprehensive income									0	0	0
Total comprehensive income									$ 25,797	$ 10,810	$ 13,220