Document and Entity Information
Jan. 14, 2022
Cover [Abstract]  
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001550603
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jan. 14, 2022
Entity Registrant Name MALVERN BANCORP, INC.
Entity Incorporation State Country Code PA
Entity File Number 000-54835
Entity Tax Identification Number 45-5307782
Entity Address, Address Line One 42 East Lancaster Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town Paoli
Entity Address, State or Province PA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 19301
City Area Code (610)
Local Phone Number 644-9400
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock
Trading Symbol MLVF
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false