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Document and Entity Information - shares
 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Aug. 04, 2016
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name TIMBERLAND BANCORP INC,  
Entity Central Index Key 0001046050  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   6,940,568