Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income	$ 32,155	$ 39,352
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	3,468	(8,768)
Unrealized holding loss arising during period	(43)	(559)
Income tax benefit (provision)	(1,980)	2,586
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1,445	(6,741)
Comprehensive income	33,600	32,611
Attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest:
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	1,438	0
Foreign currency translation loss	(651)	0
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	787	0
Comprehensive income attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$ 32,813	$ 32,611