Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Net Income	$ 150,577	$ 122,159	$ 97,294
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	(7)	10,393	(3,673)
Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising during period	(735)	930	0
Income tax benefit (provision)	2,330	(5,694)	1,918
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1,588	5,629	(1,755)
Comprehensive income	152,165	127,788	95,539
Attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest:
Net income	6,869	0	0
Foreign currency translation gain	955	0	0
Comprehensive income	7,824	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$ 144,341	$ 127,788	$ 95,539