Cover
Cover | Dec. 16, 2020 | Nov. 30, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Dec. 16, 2020 | |
Entity File Number | 001-08359 | |
Entity Registrant Name | NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000356309 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 22-2376465 | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NJ | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1415 Wyckoff Road | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Wall | |
Entity Address, State or Province | NJ | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 07719 | |
City Area Code | 732 | |
Local Phone Number | 938-1480 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock - $2.50 par value | |
Trading Symbol | NJR | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |